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USS HORNE DLG-30

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act 2019 and the PACT Act of 2022
The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (PL 116-23) extended the presumption of herbicide exposure, such as Agent Orange, to Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975.

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

The following table lists known dates, times, and locations when Horne was in AO exposed waters as defined in the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act 2019 and the PACT Act of 2022. Each entry includes a click-able link to the corresponding National Archives Horne deck log page.
Thank you to Ernest Davidson, LT USN(R) for the information.

USS HORNE DLG-30 DECKLOG ENTRIES

Redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

Removed technical logon barriers by automatic enrollment for eligible Veterans and Servicemembers
Elimination of the prerequisite online questionnaire
Eligibility expanded for Veterans and Servicemembers to include deployments to: Somalia (since August 2, 1990), or Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen (from September 11, 2001 to August 31, 2021).
In lieu of the traditional Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry evaluation, Veterans enrolled in VA health care can ask about the toxic exposure screening at their next VA appointment. To learn more, select here.
The screening identifies and documents potential exposure concerns. Select here to receive information about benefits and clinical resources to address any concerns.
If you are an active-duty service member, visit the military health website for information on the new registry.

Plan of the Day from David Conrad - MM3 - Plankowner - 1966-1968
This Plan of the Day confirmed Horne's visit to Da Nang on 27 June 1968 (click to enlarge)