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Press Release: HQMC statement regarding Camp Lejeune water
Jan. 13, 2017

United States Marine Corps Communication
Phillip J. Kulczewski

Phone: (703) 614-4309
Philip.Kulczewski@usmc.mil

WASHINGTON, D.C. - We are pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a new rule to consider certain diseases presumptively connected to service for our Marines, Sailors and families who have lived or worked at Camp Lejeune.

The health and welfare of our Marines, Sailors, their families and our civilian workers are top priorities for the Marine Corps. We continue our commitment to find and notify those who used the water during the time period in question, and keep them informed regarding the latest scientific and medical information. All updates can be viewed on our website. To be added to our registry or learn more about ATSDR studies visit the below websites:

http://www.marines.mil/clwater
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune/
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/camp-lejeune

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