Eric Adams
Today, we remember Eric Alan Adams – National Guard Army medic – Citizen Soldier, a registered nurse who succumbed to his cancer on November 19, 2017. He deployed with the Kentucky National Guard, out of Louisville serving 14 years also supporting the 10th Mountain Division performing high-risk search and rescue missions in Afghanistan along the…
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William C Sanderson – Today we remember Sergeant First Class William (Bill), Carroll Sanderson. 20th Special Forces Group warrior – God – Duty – Country – Husband to Theresa, father of 5, grandfather of 9 – Lost to K2 caused lung cancer on November 19, 2013. Bill was in a single unit that has a…
Read MoreCBS This Morning – Catherine Herridge
CBC News Service members say rare cancers and other illnesses linked to contaminated base A CBS News investigation reveals new evidence in the cases of service members who believe their rare cancers and other illnesses stem from time served on a remote base after 9/11. They say they were exposed to toxic materials at a…
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The Stronghold Freedom Foundation is sad to relay the news that CSM Parry Baer, Retired, has passed. CSM Baer was at Karshi-Khanabad, Uzbekistan, as part of Task Force Dagger. Many of our veterans knew or served with CSM Baer. God Speed, Command Sergeant Major. Official announcement: CSM(R) Parry L Baer September 13, 2020 (Age 61)…
Read MoreThis Secret Base is Putting Veterans at Risk. Dropping Bombs (Ep 301) | Mark T. Jackson
This Secret Base is Putting Veterans at Risk. Dropping Bombs (Ep 301) | Mark T. Jackson Mark T. Jackson is an Army combat veteran, Federal agent, and veterans advocate. Earlier this year, he became a lobbyist, provocateur, and advocate for veterans of a small, secret base once located in southern Uzbekistan called K2. K2, used…
Read More“Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Toxins Act of 2020”
“Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Toxins Act of 2020” September 15, 2020 For Immediate Release: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced this legislation to provide presumptive service connection for veterans exposed to a wide variety of toxicants and requires preventative care and research. This bill will provide recognition, services, and assistance previously denied to many veterans.…
Read MoreLegislative Update
Legislative update – August 15th 2020
Read MoreSenate Bill S. 4429
Senate Bill S. 4429 “K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Act of 2020” August 4, 2020 For Immediate Release: Washington, D.C. August 4, 2020 – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced legislation S. 4429 to begin the process of recognizing and helping K2 veterans. This bill will provide health screening…
Read MoreWhat is K2?
Kashi- Khanabad goes by many names. It was commonly called “K2” by those stationed there. The US Army renamed the base Camp Stronghold Freedom in 2001. US Service Members deployed to Karshi-Khanabad (K2) after the attacks of 9/11/2001; their goal was to provide supply, logistics, headquarters, and a launching point for troops deployed to bring the…
Read MoreAbout the Stronghold Freedom Foundation
In 2012 PJ Widener and Mike West formed a private Facebook Group called “K2 Karshi Khanabad, Uzbekistan Radiation, and Toxic Exposures”. They wanted to connect to other military veterans who had served at Karshi Khanabad Airbase, Uzbekistan (K2), during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Mike had been diagnosed with cancer and had health issues. They hoped that they could lend some moral support to others fighting…
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