Senate passes $80B measure for veterans, military basesBy ANDREW TAYLOR
Military bases– Many barracks and other buildings onnaval baseswere constructed with asbestos-containing materials. Office buildings– Asbestos was commonly used in office construction and maintenance. Vehicles– Trucks, jeeps, and other Navy vehicles often had asbestos components like brake pads and clu...
North Carolina is home to 10 military installations with more than 89,000 active-duty personnel, many of whom remain here after separating from the military. As of 2024, there were an estimated 800,000 veterans living in the state. The PIT Count found 688 veterans experiencing homelessne...
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OCTOBER 4, 2021 - For years, the epidemic of toxic contamination at military bases & installations owned and/or used by the United States Armed Forces
These products were used in a variety of ways by the U.S. Army, from making bases and buildings fireproof and well-insulated to helping military vehicle parts last longer. Asbestos Use on U.S. Army Bases There arealmost 70U.S. Army basesthat are known to have used asbestos-containing pr...
Navy veterans were among those with the highest rates of asbestos exposure, putting them at significant risk of developing asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma. The Department of Defense has identified 18 Military Occupational Specialties in the Navy that are considered “highly probable” to...
In 1985, an eclectic crew of former fighters incensed by the global nuclear arms race and America’s military interventions in Latin America re-formed under the banner of Veterans for Peace. This organization has survived until today, staying largely true to its radical, from-the-ground-up ...
Teachers use a variety of ways to educate students about the historic significance of Veterans Day, coming on November 11. Some teachers ask students to interview a veteran, others invite current members of the military to talk to their students, and others use the holiday as a chance to focu...
These are the best World War II movies of the past eight decades, according to a Military.com survey of U.S. service members and veterans.