11 Fort Bliss soldiers injured, 2 in ICU after ingesting unknown substance
Daniel Borunda
Aaron Martinez
El Paso Times
Two Fort Bliss soldiers remained hospitalized Friday in intensive care after 11 soldiers became ill during a field training exercise Thursday.
“On Jan. 28, 11 Fort Bliss soldiers were injured after ingesting an unknown substance during a field training exercise,†Lt. Col. Allie Payne, public affairs officer for the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, said at a news conference Friday. “Initial reports indicate soldiers consumed the substance thinking they were drinking an alcoholic beverage.
“Army personnel are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages while on duty when involved in a training environment,†she said.
Payne said all 11 soldiers are assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command.
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