Posted on Aug 12, 2022
What is the legacy of burn pits? For some Iraqis, it's a lifetime of problems
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https://www.npr.org/2022/08/12/ [login to see] /pact-act-iraq-burn-pits-toxic-war
If you've heard American veterans celebrating one thing about the PACT Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday, it likely has to do with burn pits.
These were massive piles of uniforms, equipment, computers, and other things the U.S. military incinerated to prevent them from falling into the hands of the wrong people.
American veterans, including those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be able to access VA support for a variety of medical problems they likely suffered because of their exposure to burn pits.
If you've heard American veterans celebrating one thing about the PACT Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday, it likely has to do with burn pits.
These were massive piles of uniforms, equipment, computers, and other things the U.S. military incinerated to prevent them from falling into the hands of the wrong people.
American veterans, including those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be able to access VA support for a variety of medical problems they likely suffered because of their exposure to burn pits.
What is the legacy of burn pits? For some Iraqis, it's a lifetime of problems
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I have been talking about the burn pits for years now, nobody listened from government or VA,and a comedian talks about it and everyone finally listens, what about the hundred thousand soldiers who spoke about it before Jon Stewart, what our voices don't count!!! This is not only ridiculous but disgusting the way soldiers are treated and somebody really needs to step up, because without us you would NOT HAVE THE FREEDOM YOU HAVE, WITHOUT OUR SACRIFICES!! I have pictures and I am one of thousands who have to deal with skin irritation, breathing problems and so on! If someone can help me my phone number is [login to see] my name is Edward Torres thank you and God bless.
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