The dates they allow for Agent Orange exposure are B.S. When I was there in 1992-1993, we saw some pretty weird fish. They had the old AO storage area fenced off, but there were no barriers preventing seepage into the ocean.....and guess where we got our drinking water from?
I also recall an accident while I was there: http://archives.star...ews/story3.html
>> January 1993: A burster charge or booster cup of 105 mm artillery shell ignites, but no World War I-era mustard gas contained in shell is released. No injuries.
>> March 23, 1994: Accidental release of lethal nerve gas GB, or sarin. EPA fines Army $122,000.
>> Nov. 19, 1994: A 6-foot rocket drained of chemicals explodes. No leaks reported.
I was there for the 1993 incident and I know for a fact that there was a chemical release. The bursting cap blew the incinerator apart and shot mustard out the smoke stack, setting off all the surrounding NBC alarms. We were in MOPP gear for 3 days over that one.
I'm glad to see someone qualify for PTSD for being stationed at that train wreck of an operation.