The first U.S. troops to deploy after the 9/11 attacks are suffering from radiation exposure that the government has yet to officially recognize 23 years later.
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In the years since, thousands of K2 veterans have reported cancers, kidney problems and other medical conditions, some of which are known to be connected to radiation exposure. But exposure from K2 is not covered under a major veterans aid bill known as the PACT Act that President Joe Biden signed in 2022.
The Pentagon also said in a statement it “remains committed to thoroughly reviewing all information related to K2” and that “ensuring the health and safety of our service members and veterans remains a top priority.” The VA does not have statistics on how many of the 15,000-plus troops deployed at K2 got sick. The veterans grassroots organization has contacted about 5,000 of them, and more than 1,500 reported serious medical conditions, including cancers, kidney and bone problems, reproductive issues and birth defects.
K2 did not come up, according to a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private meeting.
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