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ARMED FORCES NEWS |
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is contacting participants in military tests involving biological and chemical warfare materials during the 1960s about medical care and benefits to which they may be entitled. Initial notifications went to 622 of some 4,300 veterans identified so far as participants in Project SHAD (Shipboard Hazard and Defense). The SHAD tests were conducted to determine the effectiveness of shipboard detection and protective measures against chemical and biological threats and to determine the potential risk to American forces. Medically significant information from twelve tests has been declassified and released to the VA: Autumn Gold, Copper Head, Shady Grove, Eager Belle (phases I and II), and Scarlet Sage, Fearless Johnny, Flower Drum (phases I and II), DTC Test 68-50, DTC Test 69-32, and Purple Sage. Additional letters will be sent as more test reports are declassified. Veterans concerned should call 1-800-749-8387 or e-mail shad. |
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