Secretary of the Army John McHugh released the following statement Nov. 1 regarding the Army's ongoing efforts to contact soldiers who may have been exposed to chemical weapons while serving in Iraq:
"We have no greater responsibility than ensuring the safety and well-being of the men and women who wear the uniform of the American soldier. As part of that commitment, we are currently undergoing an extensive review and outreach program to identify soldiers who may have been exposed to chemical weapons while serving in Iraq. We want to ensure they received appropriate medical care and, if needed, continued treatment, as well as determine whether appropriate standards and regulations were applied in determining awards, such as the Purple Heart. For those who are no longer beneficiaries of the military health system, we will also work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to help ensure they receive appropriate care."
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