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Maj. General Vanjgel Says USA Today Portrayal of Soldier Treatment and Response to Mold in Barracks at Fort Sill Untrue

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Lawton, OK – TODAY'S EDITION OF USA TODAY FEATURES AN ARTICLE REGARDING THE CONDITION OF BARRACKS ACCORDING TO 20 SOLDIERS INTERVIEWED FROM THE WARRIOR TRAINING UNIT AT FORT SILL.

IN THE ARTICLE, SOLDIERS COMPLAINED ABOUT A MOLD PROBLEM AND HOW IT AFFECTED THEIR HEALTH AND SAID THEIR COMPLAINTS WERE IGNORED.

IN RESPONSE TO THE ARTICLE, COMMANDING OFFICER MAJOR GENERAL PETER VANGJEL SAID THE PROPER PROCEDURE WAS TAKEN FOR THIS.

VANJGEL RT: :36

OC: remediation immediately.

COMPLETE DETAILS IN RESPONSE TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE ARTICLE AND PROCEDURE TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE MOLD PROBLEM WILL BE ON A FUTURE KCCU NEWS FEATURE.