Military Installations with Documented Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos was standard in U.S. military construction, shipbuilding, and equipment for most of the 20th century. 1 in 3 mesothelioma patients is a veteran — a rate far higher than the general population. The Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force all operated facilities where service members and civilian workers faced daily asbestos exposure in ship engine rooms, barracks insulation, aircraft maintenance hangars, and weapons test ranges. Over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds and VA disability benefits are available to affected veterans and their families.