64 Troops Now Being Treated for TBI Following Iran Missile Attack

[Elderberry]

 Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk 1/30/2020

The U.S. military is now treating 64 troops for traumatic brain injury symptoms following Iran's ballistic missile attack on Al Asad Air Base in Iraq earlier this month, defense officials said Thursday.

"The Department of Defense remains committed to providing the American people timely and accurate information about the care and treatment of our service members," said Army Lt. Col. Thomas Campbell, a Pentagon spokesperson.

CNN was first to report the increase. The latest news marks the fourth time the Defense Department has amended its statement regarding the injuries. Of the 64, 39 service members have returned to duty, officials said.

More: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/01/30/pentagon-more-tbi-diagnoses-expected-following-attack-us-troops-iraq.html

[Smokin Joe]

The claimed missiles used carry a 750 kilo warhead, over 1600lbs of explosives. That's a significant amount of concussive force, even at a bit of a distance. It is good that everyone is getting checked out and the help they need.