GulfLINK News Archive
December 2000
November 2000
October 2000
September 2000
- DoD Re-examines Oil Well Fire Contaminants, September 28, 2000
- Final version concludes investigation into Cement Factory, September 28, 2000
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee Holds Open Meeting, September 22, 2000
- Government sponsors latest ALS study, September 7, 2000
- DoD provides resources, support for Gulf War families with ALS, September 7, 2000
August 2000
July 2000
- DoD releases final report on CARC paint exposure during the Gulf War, July 27, 2000
- DoD releases report on the air quality during Gulf War, July 27, 2000
- Information paper examines Iraq's use of Scuds during Gulf War, July 27, 2000
- DoD releases report on possible chemical agent on Scud missile sample, July 27, 2000
- Report examines possible
release of mustard agent during Gulf War, July 27, 2000
- DoD Tests Medical Database for Recruits, July 24, 2000
June 2000
May 2000
- Presence of chemical weapons at Tallil Air Base determined 'unlikely', May 25, 2000
- Chemical Warfare Agent Presence in Minefield Breaching Operations 'Unlikely', May 25, 2000
- DoD Closes Investigation of Iraq's Post-War Chemical Use Against Civilians, May 25, 2000
- VA Studies Effects of Depleted Uranium Exposure on Friendly Fire Victims, May 8, 2000
- VA Extends Benefits for Gulf War Family Members Through 2003, May 5, 2000
April 2000
March 2000
February 2000
- Fox Tapes Show No Evidence of Chemical Warfare Agent, 24 February, 2000
- Report Probes Risks of CARC Paint Exposure to Gulf War Veterans, 24 February, 2000
- DoD Paper Confirms Simulations, Modeling Unavailable to Air Campaign Planners for Chemical/Biological
Weapons Site Assessments, 24 February, 2000
- DoD Releases First Close-out Report on Potential Environmental Exposures, 24 February, 2000
- New Mask Design Offers Better Protection, 10 February, 2000
January 2000
November 1999
October 1999
September 1999
August 1999
May 1999
April 1999
March 1999
February 1999
January 1999
December 1998
November 1998
September 1998
August 1998
- 8/31/98:
DoD trains medics to treat Gulf War Illnesses, August 31, 1998
- DoD Releases Report on Possible Chemical Agent Detections by Czech and French Allies, August 5, 1998
- Depleted Uranium Exposure Notification, August 5, 1998
- DoD Database Helps Locate Gulf War Hospital Records, August 4, 1998
- Depleted Uranium Environmental Exposure Report Released, August 4, 1998
- Chemical Exposure Unlikely During U.S. occupation at An Nasiriyah, August 4, 1998
July 1998
May 1998
April 1998
March 1998
February 1998
January 1998
December 1997
- The Gulf War Health Center's Specialized Care Program, December 23, 1997
- DoD Discusses Force Medical Protection Initiatives, December 16, 1997
- Pentagon Determines That Chemical weapons Storage at Tallil Air Base "Unlikely", December 3, 1997
- DoD Releases Information Paper on Mission Oriented Protective Posture and Chemical Protection, December 2, 1997
- New DoD Report Explains M8A1 Chemical Alarms Used in Gulf War, December 1, 1997
October 1997
September 1997
August 1997
- Al Jubayl Case Narrative Reports On Incidents Reported by 24th Seabees, August 27, 1997
- OSAGWI Briefs Presidential Advisory Committee
in Buffalo, August 27, 1997
- OSAGWI Seeking Coalition Help on Gulf War Illnesses Investigations, August 27, 1997
- Chemical Warfare Agent Presence on SCUD Missl
e Sample "Unlikely", August 26, 1997
- Gulf War Declassification Project Revi
ews 5.9 million Documents, August 25, 1997
- Military Plans to Field New Chemicall
Detector/Alarm Starting This October, August 23, 1997
- U.S. Troop Exposure During Khamisiyah De
molitions Not Found At Dangerous Levels, August 19, 1997
- Chemical Exposure During Marine Breachi
ng Operations Unlikely, August 18, 1997
- IDA Issues Report on Modeling Khamisiyah "
pit" and Makes Recommendations, August 4, 1997
July 1997
June 1997
- Reproductive Health of Gulf War Veterans is
subject of seven research projects, June 24, 1997
- OSAGWI Reaches Out To Veterans During
11-city Town Hall Tour, June 18, 1997
- Intense Work Pinpoints Precise Locations
of Gulf War Military Units, June 16, 1997
- Backgrounder: Federal Government now Funding
Medical Studies on Gulf War, June 16, 1997
- Backlog of Vets Phone Calls Now Down to
Zero Except Outdated Phone Numbers, June 13, 1997
- Study of Birth Defects in Veterans'
Children Show No Linkage to Service in the Gulf War, June 12, 1997
May 1997
- Rocket Demolition Tests at Dugway Proving Grounds, May 28, 1997
- Rostker briefs Rudman on OSAGWI work on Gulf War Illnesses, May 27, 1997
- Persian Gulf Veterans Coordinating Board, News Release, May 27, 1997
- Case narrative released on Camp Monterey, May 22, 1997
- The drug pyridostigmine bromide: Just what does it do? May 15, 1997
- Institute of Medicine issues report card on DoD's Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation Program, May 8, 1997
- PAC Holds Hearing on Chemical Incident Investigations, May 7, 1997
- Town Meetings in Indianapolis and Columbus add to Rostker's schedule, May 5, 1997
- Cohen asks Rudman to review all of DoD's work on Gulf illnesses, May 1, 1997
April 1997
- Rostker says investigation has unearthed 66,000 new documents, April 30, 1997
- General Vesser says many possible causes of Gulf War illnesses being investigated, April 28, 1997
- Dr. Rostker hosts VSOs and MSOs to discuss Depleted Uranium issues, April 28, 1997
- DoD demolition tests aimed at reducing Khamisiyah exposure uncertainties, April 24, 1997
- Operations officers gathering to fill gaps in troop locations around Khamisiyah, April 24, 1997
- Dr. Rostker holds roundtable meeting with Veterans Service Organizations, April 23, 1997
- Anne Rathmell Davis heads Investigations and Analysis Team, April 23, 1997
- Dr. Rostker launches series of nine town hall meetings around the country, April 22, 1997
- Dr. Rostker testifies at PAC hearing, April 17, 1997
- About 50 proposals for more Gulf War medical research in Peer Review, April 17, 1997
- Veterans officials of the 50 states briefed on work of the OSAGWI office, April 14, 1997
- About 35% of vets surveyed respond to Khamisiyah questionnaire, Friday, April 11, 1997
- The Department of Defense announces GulfLINK becomes interactive, April 10, 1997
- Retired General Vesser named deputy chief of Gulf War illnesses office, Thursday, April 3, 1997
- President Clinton extends "presumptive period" for illnesses, Wednesday, April 2, 1997
March 1997
- Telephone callback team completes 61 percent of backlog of vets' calls, Sunday, March 30, 1997
- DOD can do 'better job' of getting care to Guard and Reserves, Friday, March 28, 1997
- Whys and hows of the Pentagon's Gulf War 'Case narratives', Tuesday, March 25, 1997
- Pentagon releases interim report describing the events at Khamisiyah, Friday, March 21, 1997
- Veterans Data Management Team - They Care What You Say, Wednesday, March 19, 1997
- Press Conference of the President, Monday, March 7, 1997
- Secretary Cohen pledges to "get to the bot tom of Gulf War illnesses", Monday, March 3, 1997
- Dr. Rostker addresses Veterans of Foreign Wars and Reserve Officers Association, Saturday, March 1, 1997
February 1997
- GulfLINK becoming more responsive, Washington, February 26, 1997
- Pentagon team investigating GWI has expanded from 12 to 110, Washington, February 26, 1997
- Rostker Meets vets organizations and outlines how he organizes work, Washington, February 26, 1997
- Pentagon whittles backlog of 1,235 unanswered veterans phone calls, Washington, February 26, 1997
- Rostker issues fact sheet showing vets how to obtain service medals, Washington, February 26, 1997
- U.S. Demolition Operations At The Khamisiyah Ammunition Storage Point, February 26, 1997
- Dr. Joseph Joins Dr. Rostker in Testimony Before the House National Security Committee, Thursday, Feb 11, 1997
- Statement by Dr. Bernard Rostker Before the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Tuesday, Feb 11, 1997
- Dr. Berryman addresses Oklahoma seminar on Gulf War illnesses, Saturday, February 1, 1997
January 1997
- Important Note For Previous Callers To DoD Incident Reporting Line, January 31, 1997
- Dr. Rostker Testified Before House Committee On January 21st, January 21, 1997
- Presidential Advisory Committee Issues Final Report, January 7, 1997