1.   Another clue with possible bearing on the Gulf War illnesses is the finding that veterans have reported somewhat similar sets of symptoms after several previous wars.

2.   Atkins took his first hit in early August during a drill on the first day veterans reported to camp.

3.   But another veteran reports he has had trouble holding a job and dealing with authority.

4.   But Pentagon officials have been reluctant to link that exposure to the health problems reported by veterans.

5.   Most teams have two reporting dates, generally allowing veterans to report a few days after the rookies.

6.   Muscle pain and weakness are among the more common symptoms reported by veterans since returning from the Gulf War.

7.   That would explain why only some veterans have reported illnesses.

8.   The report acknowledged that the mystery over the illnesses reported by veterans would probably linger for years.

9.   There was no lack of speed Tuesday, when veterans reported to their early-morning running test.

10.   Veterans report three days later.