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Persian Gulf War
U.S. Air Force arrives in Saudi Arabia
Moved more than 100,000 troops
Declared power as head of state -
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Desert Storm commences as U.S. warplanes attack military targets in Iraq and Kuwait.
Army was well equipped
Provided mass military aid -
Expert Panel
Expert Panel on Petroleum Toxicity established.
Produced water.
Released in Aqueous environments -
Services
Start of IOM Committee to Review the Health Consequences of Service During the Persian Gulf War
Few injuries and deaths
A large number of troops sent several health problems -
Veterans
Persian Gulf Veterans Coordinating Board established
Taking part of health long survey's
Antibiotic didn't help treat veterans -
Illnesses
Presidential Advisory Committee of Gulf War Veteran's Illnesses established
Many types of side effects like headaches and dizziness.
Some conditions are long terms -
Hearings
Congressional Hearings held on "Status of Efforts to Identify Persian Gulf War Syndrome Part V"
80% illnesses were denied
Evaluate disability laws -
Senates hearings
Senate hearings held on "Persian Gulf War Illnesses"
Treatments brought relief to veterans
Illnesses fought genetic levels