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Vietnam Vets Host Meeting on Toxic Exposure May 15
The meeting is Sunday at the Middletown VFW to discuss exposure to toxic substances during military service.
Middletown, NJ - The Vietnam Veterans of America, New Jersey State Council will hold a town hall-style meeting in Middletown Sunday, May 15.
The meeting will be held at Middletown VFW 2179, located at 1 Veterans Lane in Port Monmouth. It will go from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss exposure to toxic substances during military service.
The afternoon includes a panel discussion on the effects of dioxin and other herbicides, oil fire and burn pit contaminants and depleted uranium. A key component of the session is to engage an interactive discussion with veterans affected by exposure to toxic substances and their families. Admission to the program is free.
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This session is hosted by VVA Chapters 12 and 721. For more information about the program and the Vietnam Veterans of America, please contact VVA NJ Agent Orange/Dioxin Committee Chair Michael Eckstein at (201) 803-2943 or mre1065@gmail.com, VVA NJ State Council and Chapter 12 President Dennis Beauregard at (908) 902-8789 orvva12p@verizon.net or VVA Chapter 721 President Fred Goger at (908)902-5928or fred_goger@msn.com.
Photo: U.S. Huey helicopter spraying Agent Orange over Vietnam/Wikimedia Commons
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