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Yes, Agent Orange was used at Fort Lewis, Washington, during the Vietnam War era, primarily for testing and training purposes. Reports indicate that the herbicide was present in certain areas of the base, raising concerns about potential exposure for military personnel. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has recognized some health issues related to Agent Orange exposure for veterans who served at Fort Lewis. However, the extent and impact of exposure at the site are still subjects of investigation and debate.
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Was agent orange used in fort Polk Louisiana?
was agent orange used at fort polk la.
Was agent orange stored at fort hood Texas?
wAS AGENT ORANGE STORED AT FT. HOOD, TX
When was Agent Orange used at Fort Dix NJ?
1959
Was agent orange stored at fort Lewis Washington?
yes it was, it was stored there for shipment to Vietnam. I found out that it will take 80 plus years to clean up the mess.
Was agent orange used at the fort benning scout dog training camps?
Agent orange and other pesticides were used at the Fort Benning 26th Scout Dog Platoon Training camps.
Was agent orange used in Fort Polk LA in 1967?
DURING WARTIME, AGENT ORANGE was widly used as a defoliant in jungle or heavily forested areas. The whole area was sprayed, killing all of the trees leaves and foliage, making it eaiser for us to see the enemy. HOWEVER: You didn't have to be right there to be exposed to it. I know people who were in the Air Force during the Vietnam war. They were exposed to agent orange in the process of making it,packaging it, storing it, loading it,shipping it, dispersing it and many other possible ways. So to answer your question: yes it is possible to have been exposed to agent orange at various bases and installations.(NOT in particular Ft. Lewis, but in general).
Can VA prove that agent orange was not used at Fort Benning GA?
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Was agent orange used at fort Polk LA?
buuu bad question
Was agent orange used at Ft Bragg NC?
was agent orange used at fort polk la.
Was agent Orange storage at fort Hood Texas in 1960s?
It was stored at a few places, one relevant place being Fort Knox in Kentucky.
Where is the Fort Lewis Military Museum in Fort Lewis Washington located?
The address of the Fort Lewis Military Museum is: Main St, Fort Lewis, WA 98433
Was fort dix NJ exposed to agent orange in 1973-1974?
Fort Dix, NJ, was not officially designated as a location where Agent Orange was stored or used. However, some veterans have reported potential exposure due to training activities and the presence of troops returning from Vietnam during that time. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes certain locations for Agent Orange exposure, but Fort Dix is not on that list. For definitive information, veterans are encouraged to consult with the VA or relevant military records.
