Troops' brains may be injured by firing M1 Abrams tank guns and other weapons, regardless of measuring below safe exposure. Christian Beyer, a former Army sergeant, began experiencing physical and mental issues after 23 years working around tank blasts. The military had just begun recognizing the potential for brain damage from heavy weapons.
The Army's assurance that tank blasts don't harm troops is being questioned by a case involving Christian Beyer, who experienced health issues after being around M1 Abrams tank blasts for 23 years. Despite a clean record in the army, he began struggling with sleep, balance, speech, and emotional stability. The military was only just starting to acknowledge the potential brain damage caused by heavy weapons, setting up programs to monitor and limit exposure. This revelation came after Congress mandated the military to address the issue.
The Army's assurance that tank blasts don't harm troops is being questioned by a case involving Christian Beyer, who experienced health issues after being around M1 Abrams tank blasts for 23 years. Despite a clean record in the army, he began struggling with sleep, balance, speech, and emotional stability. The military was only just starting to acknowledge the potential brain damage caused by heavy weapons, setting up programs to monitor and limit exposure. This revelation came after Congress mandated the military to address the issue.