Legacy of Our Veterans' Military Exposures
Justice - social, environmental, human
Protecting our veterans' children™

Edgewood/Aberdeen Experiments

The Chemical-Biological Warfare Exposures Site
Classified medical studies of low-dose chemical agents conducted from 1955-1975
MILITARY EXPOSURES
LIBRARY

Chemicals tested

Chemicals tested The agents tested included chemical warfare agents and other related agents (inactive substances or placebos such as saline were used): Anticholinesterase nerve agents (ex., sarin and common organophosphorus (OP), and carbamate pesticides) Mustard agents Nerve agent antidotes atropine and scopolamine Nerve agent reactivators (ex., the common OP antidote 2-PAM chloride) Psychoactive agents (ex., LSD, PCP, cannaboids, and BZ) Irritants and riot control agents Alcohol and caffeine

LIBRARY
February is American Heart Health Month

Heart Disease

Manage your risk of heart disease by knowing your cholesterol numbers Our Interactive Cardiovascular Library has detailed animations and illustrations to help you learn about

Endometriosis Research

Toxic Link to Endo   Research BC researchers uncover new ovarian cancer gene (a connection between cancer and endometriosis) Endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer: A

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy and Agent Orange VA presumes Veterans' early-onset peripheral neuropathy is related to their exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service when
A Study of Brain Aging

Alzheimers

A Study of Brain Aging in Vietnam War Veterans:  Interested in volunteering in DOD ADNI?  If you are a Vietnam-era combat veteran suffering from TBI or PTSD please call

Agent Orange Vietnam
Veterans Memorial

What's in the News