The Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE), located at the New Jersey War Related Illness & Injury Study Center (NJ WRIISC) was established by congress and the President in 2019, Public Law 115-929. AHBPCE specializes in clinical and translational research that uses scientific insights to help improve health outcomes for Veterans exposed to airborne hazards while deployed. The Center of Excellence focuses on respiratory health issues including Diagnostic approaches to unexplained shortness of breath, Evaluation of rare respiratory conditions, non-invasive techniques for small airway disease, and, using data from the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, detecting emerging trends and patterns in post-deployment health conditions. AHBPCE advocates for Veterans who have concerns about potential adverse health outcomes related to airborne hazard exposures. Through ongoing research and clinical work, the Center of Excellence seeks to understand and find solutions for exposure-related helath issues. Through education and outreach, AHBPCE provides information to health professionals and Veterans on findings that can lead to better evaluation, management and care.