Military News: A massive new study reveals what burn pit exposure may really be doing to veterans. Troops with longer exposure showed higher rates of brain trauma, stress, sleep disorders, and more. Here’s what you need to know. #MilitaryNews #veteran #military | Larry FloresBerrier

Throughout the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. military and its contractors used "burn pits" to dispose of waste. They included everything from batteries to paint to entire vehicles ... Watch the full story on Monday's PBS NewsHour (November 17, 2014) Check your local listings or watch online at http://www.pbs.org/newshour | PBS NewsHour

Thousands of veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are coming down with illnesses they link to their exposure to toxins from massive waste sites known as burn pits. Their campaign for urgent action is being boosted by the involvement of comedian Jon Stewart and the US President has weighed in too. North America correspondent Barbara Miller reports. | 7.30

Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry video | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA's Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry allows eligible Veterans and Servicemembers to document their exposures and report health concerns through an online questionnaire. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs