Veterans say burn pits causing sickness, death
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Thousands of veterans say their cancers and respiratory illnesses are linked to burn pits that destroyed garbage in Iraq and Afghanistan, but many say the government won't pay for their expensive medical care.
Leroy Torres finally got answers about what was causing his shortness of breath and headaches in 2010. The surgeon had a photograph.
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When a distraught patient opened fire at the VA Medical Center in February, Albert Gaines' long ago military training kicked into gear.
"When I saw the arm come up, I knew what was next, pow, pow, pow," said Gaines, who was doing his job, cleaning patient rooms, when gunfire erupted. "I hit the deck to minimize the target."
This limited-edition Big Daddy Beef Package sells for just $159.99, but it represents a value of $189. And as a bonus, KC Cattle (a veteran owned company that also employs and mentors veterans) will donate a portion of the proceeds to charitable organizations serving veterans.
People typically view retirement as the end of the line — a time for rest, relaxation and the pursuit of interests long ago put on the back burner. But the story is far different for military retirees who must deal with the trials of reassimilation into civilian life. For starters, the average officer is only 45 years old — 42 for nondisability enlisted personnel — upon retirement from service.
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