Dennis Gogel was stationed in Balad twice between 2004 and 2006 . Troops worry smoke from waste in pits contains toxins . Plastics , food and medical waste from pits among those burned . Soldiers stationed at U.S. base call coughing caused by smoke ` ` Iraqi crud '' and says any harmful health affects from smoke are temporary .
Troops worry smoke from waste in pits contains toxins . Plastics , food and medical waste from pits among those burned . Soldiers stationed at U.S. base call coughing caused by smoke ` ` Iraqi crud '' and says any harmful health affects from smoke are temporary .