What are Natural and Depleted Uranium?
About the DU Library Force Health Protection & Readiness maintains this Web site to provide a source of readily accessible information on depleted uranium (DU) to Service members and their families, other Federal agencies, and members of the public. Included here are fact sheets on DU, results of medical and scientific research projects and publications, reports from organizations and government agencies; DoD policies related to depleted uranium; and important related links to other offices and agencies. We also provide a link to the Veterans Affairs (VAs) DU Medical Follow-up Program. It is one more element of FHP&Rs highest priority ensuring the good health of our Service members through a partnership for health among the Service members, their families, their leaders, and their health care professionals.