11 soldiers from the Fort Bliss military base in Texas are under medical observation after they consumed an unknown substance while performing a field training exercise.
According to grassroots authorities, the soldiers became ill after consuming a substance purchased outside of authorized food distribution channels. The injured personnel include a technical officer, two non-commissioned officers and eight enlisted members.
The 11 soldiers involved in the incident remain under medical care at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center since their arrival in the early afternoon on Thursday, January 28th.
Two soldiers remain in critical condition.
Fort Bliss leaders remain in constant contact with the families and members of the sick soldiers unit and will take care of them.
“We take immediate action to treat everyone involved with the best medical care available. Our leaders are committed at all levels to providing guidance, information and care to their teammates. Our commitment to our soldiers and families continues. being our number one priority as we work to understand what happened on January 28, “said Major General Sean C. Bernabe, commander of the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss mission.
Fort Bliss officials, in cooperation with law enforcement officials, are continuing to investigate this incident.