On May 4, 2026, the Committee on the Epidemiologic Study on the Health of Veterans Who Served at Fort McClellan, 1979–1999 will hold an information-gathering session from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET. The session will include invited presentations and perspectives from the public.Â
The committee welcomes perspectives from veterans who served at Fort McClellan, as well as from other members of the public with relevant knowledge or experience. Individuals who wish to speak may register to provide remarks of up to 3 minutes. Â
Advance registration is required and speaking slots are limited. Individuals who register to speak will receive additional details before the session. You may register for one of the following public comment sessions:Â
12:45–1:30 p.m. ET Â
1:45–2:30 p.m. ET   Â
Register here:Â https://events.nationalacademies.org/46601Â
To provide written input, please complete this form by May 15:Â Â
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8747597/Fort-McClellan-Call-for-PerspectivesÂ
You may provide both written and oral input. This input form is not a survey; it is intended to gather perspectives that will help inform the committee’s work for follow up analyses.Â
Please note that comments provided to the committee will be placed in the project’s Public Access File and may be quoted or summarized in the committee’s report. Please do not include private medical details, Social Security numbers, VA claim information, addresses, or other sensitive personal information.Â
Please direct any questions regarding this meeting to Aimee Mead at Â