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

I support this research as a fellow 11C Mortarman for 13 years

Our heroes sacrificed it all for us, we can at least help them heal now

11C for 6 years and diagnosed with TBI due to the low level blast exposure. We need change now.

11c myself

Former 11C, keep up the good work guys!

Over thirty years of service in the Army. Glad this is finally making headway.

Thank you for approving this important legislation.

11C This is long over due! Glad to see someone taking action!

I am a prior service United States Marine that served for 8 years in the Corps shooting heavy weapons. It is time now for the US Military to appropriately recognize Occupational Blast exposure and take care of current and past members of the US Military in various MOS’s that expose them to the dangers of MOB in training and in combat.

I was a 11C 81mm

TBI is a known issue and this needs addressed just like burn pits.

Wear hearing aids, not saying mortars but….

Thanks for advocating to protect and preserve our servicemembers who go into harm's way.

Been suffering effects since the 1980's and my life has been a constant struggle.

Just devastating reality.

I remember being dizzy after fire missions. I felt like a boxer that is punch drunk from too many hits to the head. And my ears have been ringing ever since those years on a 4.2” and 81mm mortar crew

I got severely beat by police for not understanding what was going on. I am a veteran.

I served as a mortarman with the Army in Iraq during a 14-month deployment from 2004-2005. I suffer from post-concussive syndrome as a result of an IED, but I'm sure the constant fire from our guns had a lot to do with it as well. Time for change.

I suffer from tinnitus and I have balance issues and occasional dizzy spells. I was a mortar gunner for 81mm and 4.2”.

Served 6.5 years in multiple positions on multiple tours overseas as a Mortarman