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Military Family Speaks Out About Mold Exposure and Ongoing Health Problems

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Deborah Oliver, wife of retired Air Force Colonel Brad Oliver, is speaking out about the lasting health challenges she attributes to mold exposure in military housing at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas.

In an interview with Military.com, Oliver describes living with persistent moisture, mold, and pest problems between 2017 and 2019. She reports developing serious chronic illnesses, including respiratory, autoimmune, and cardiac conditions. Her family ultimately moved off base, and she continues to pursue legal accountability through a lawsuit involving the housing provider.

Her experience raises important questions about housing safety, oversight, and the protections available to military families.

Read the full story at Military.com