Burn Pits
The health effects of air pollution imperil human lives. This fact is well-documented - Eddie Bernice Johnson
image by: Public Domain - Senior Airman Julianne Showalter
HWN Recommends
US military burn pits built on chemical weapons facilities tied to soldiers' illness
In 2007, shortly after vice-president Joe Biden learned that his eldest son would be deployed to Iraq, the then-presidential hopeful turned to a modest crowd at the Iowa state fair and admitted that he didn’t want Beau to go. “But I tell you what,” he said, his family lined up behind him. “I don’t want my grandson or my granddaughters going back in 15 years and so how we leave makes a big difference.”
Beau arrived in Iraq the following year, and spent the next several months serving as a Jag officer at Camp Victory, just outside of the Baghdad airport, and Joint Base Balad, nearly 40 miles north of Baghdad. Though he returned home safely in September 2009, he woke up one day a few…
Resources
Veterans Claiming Illness From Burn Pits Lose Court Fight
"America has turned its back on its war heroes. It's disgusting," said Rosie Torres, whose husband Leroy was a plaintiff in the case.
Why DoD is still using burn pits, even while now acknowledging their danger
The Pentagon acknowledges the risks of burn pits, which the U.S. military has used to get rid of human, food, equipment and other waste while downrange, and is looking for alternatives while pledging to do a better job tracking how exposure affects service members.
The Pentagon is Trying to Cover Up the Toxic Effects of its Deadly Burn Pits
A book that reveals how burn pits poison soldiers and can cause the rare brain cancer that killed Joe Biden's son has been banned on military bases.
Troops in Mideast Face Breathing Ills
Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have a higher rate of debilitating respiratory illness than those deployed elsewhere, according to a new study that bolsters concerns among some medical professionals and members of Congress about the potential harm to troops from toxic chemicals and dust in the Middle East.
Veterans Say 'Burn Pits' Created Toxic Clouds That Made Them Sick
He and his wife, Rosie, founded Burn Pits 360 — a group that connects veterans who blame their chronic ailments on the practice. "There's no doubt at all," he says. "I know this has been the result from the environmental exposure. There's no doubt."
“They really don’t want this out”: The biggest Iraq War scandal that nobody’s talking about
“The Burn Pits” reveals how a Dick Cheney-connected company got rich while U.S. soldiers got poisoned.
US military burn pits built on chemical weapons facilities tied to soldiers' illness
Though the US government disputes it, new evidence shows a link between service in Iraq and Afghanistan and cancers and untreatable bronchial illnesses.
Burnpits 360
Burn Pits 360 is dedicated to provide selfless service to our nation's service members, veterans, families and families of the fallen affected by deployment related airborne hazards and environmental toxic exposures through advocacy, research, outreach, and assistance.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
Burn Pits, a common way to get rid of waste at military sites in Iraq and Afghanistan, are the Agent Orange of our generation. IAVA and other VSO partners are educating the public and elevating the issue to ensure it becomes a national priority. Our members see Burn Pits as a critical, urgent and growing threat that will impact an entire generation.
VA’s Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
VA's Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry allows eligible Veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns through an online questionnaire.
The Burn Pits: The Poisoning of America's Soldiers
Thousands of American soldiers are returning from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan with severe wounds from chemical war. They are not the victims of ruthless enemy warfare, but of their own military commanders.
Introducing Stitches!
Your Path to Meaningful Connections in the World of Health and Medicine
Connect, Collaborate, and Engage!
Coming Soon - Stitches, the innovative chat app from the creators of HWN. Join meaningful conversations on health and medical topics. Share text, images, and videos seamlessly. Connect directly within HWN's topic pages and articles.
