To recognize occupationally repetitive exposure to low-level blast in the military as a health hazard.

I was in the study for this. Still im told that symptoms resolve within days to weeks.

Don’t forget every Soldier exposed

Veterans need a cannabis program as well.

Let’s get this across the finish line and then turn our attention to other MOS with higher occupational blast exposure risk. My ambitious goal… extend to tactical operators who serve on LE SWAT teams.

USMC 0811, 155mm and 8"

11C 81 mortars .

2/12 Cav HHC Mortar Platoon

This was one of the jobs my son did. These videos sicken me to think of the damage done to his young body and the long term effects. But mostly what makes me sick is the fact that bending over & sticking their fingers in their ears was actually considered as an acceptable safety precaution

Army MOS 11C 81mm mortar AIT Fort McClellan Anniston, AL 1968

Was a mortarman for 6 years firing all 3 mortars (60,81,and 120) I have had ringing in my ears and hearing loss. I won't be surprised if they find neurological stuff in me either.

11c 23 years of service. Majority of my career was on the 120mm!

0341, 79-82, 60mm, 81mm 11C, 2006-2022 Heavy combat on 120 mm mortars and 60mm mortars of OPs in AFG

I was a mortarman for 10 years about have seen almost all of the symptoms associated with post chronic concussion syndrome, but always explained it away as just symptoms from depression or something. After seeing the science from this organization, I now have no doubts what the cause was. After spending all 10 years on the gun line for battalion mortars only dealing with 81's and 120's; and with a round count prob near 15,000-20,000, it just makes sense

I served as a Mortarman with the 101st and the 2nd Calvary Regiment. I spent almost 7 years firing mortars and various other weapon systems.. I’m not sure what’s happening to me but my mental health has been in steady decline. I truly think this may be the cause of the unexplained darkness that has overcome me.

Spent 7 years as 11C, currently dealing with migraines, ringing in ears and mental health issues.

I'm a small arms instructor (25 years), 5" Gunner (5 years), Special Warfare Armorer (20 years), Crew Served Weapons Instructor, and Navy Gunner (CWO3). I to suffer like you all do. I was diagnosed w/PTSD last year, but this is also a viable concern due to exposure to large caliber weapons on a reoccurring basis as a Navy Range Safety Officer/Small Arms/Crew Served/Mortars (3 years), Sholder Fired Rockets (3 years), Karl Gustav 84mm recoiless rifle (5 years), .50 Call M2, M240 B/various 7.62 platforms/all rifle/pistol qualifications within the DoD.

This was/is my story . . . I fired or was in the pits for over 2K mortar rounds during my Army years. Brain scans show moderate white tissue and cognitive/memory tests showed abnormal results/loss. VA's interpretation of the results was/is that I've suffered numerous TIA's and they're not service related.

17 year Mortarman. Memory loss.

Continue the fight. You are appreciated

10 year 11c with all the above symptoms