Department of Defense reaches out to total force

WASHINGTON -The Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses has initiated an ambitious outreach to major military installations across the nation. Their goal is to raise awareness of the issues surrounding Gulf War illnesses among the total force - active duty, Reserve/National Guard, retired and separated military personnel, DOD civilian personnel, Gulf War veterans and their families. This outreach is part of a continuing program coordinated by Dr. Bernard Rostker, the special assistant, to listen to the concerns of veterans and service members and to communicate how the Department of Defense is applying lessons learned from the Gulf War.

"It is important to speak …