29 Jan 2021 The U.S. Army has launched an investigation after 11 Fort Bliss soldiers became sick Thursday from consuming a substance during a training exercise. In a statement, the 1st Armored Division based at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, said the troops are undergoing medical care at a nearby hospital. Two soldiers are in currently in critical condition. “Fort Bliss is investigating an incident involving 11 Fort Bliss Soldiers injured after ingesting an unknown substance during a field training exercise, today,” Fort Bliss Public Affairs said in a statement. The Department of Defense has not issued a statement on the matter.