Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts was acquired by the Army Air Force during World War II and used for fighter training. Today, Hanscom is responsible for America’s radar, communication, and intelligence systems, its command and operations centers, network infrastructure, and cyber defense. The base used asbestos in its construction, infrastructure, and operations, leading to
Located in Watervliet, New York, the Watervliet Arsenal is the nation’s oldest manufacturing arsenal. Founded more than 200 years ago to support military efforts during the War of 1812, it has operated ever since, manufacturing large caliber cannon tubes needed for tanks, artillery systems, and mortars. The facility has undergone multiple upgrades, renovations, and updates,
Located in Watervliet, New York, the Watervliet Arsenal is the nation’s oldest manufacturing arsenal. Founded more than 200 years ago to support military efforts during the War of 1812, it has operated ever since, manufacturing large caliber cannon tubes needed for tanks, artillery systems, and mortars. The facility has undergone multiple upgrades, renovations, and updates,
Located in Chester, Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River, the Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Company built tankers and other ships. Its years of operation spanned the period during which asbestos was used to construct military vessels and other ships. As a result, the company’s workers and anyone who spent time on its property were at risk of asbestos exposure and
Seward Ships Drydock is located in Seward, Alaska. Opened in 1973 when asbestos was still being used extensively in shipbuilding, the shipyard’s workers experienced significant exposure to asbestos from the materials they used while repairing and rebuilding the marine vessels. Those workers are at significant risk of being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related diseases. Why Was
Jefferson Proving Ground is a former military proving ground located near Madison, Indiana. Operated between 1940 and 1995, the site was chosen for its location close to multiple ammunition manufacturing plants, storage depots, and military installations. It also has a history of extensive use of asbestos, which exposed service members and civilian workers to the risk
Chemical plants are industrial facilities that use multiple processes and reactions to convert raw materials into chemicals for either commercial or consumer use. While chemical plant workers are trained to use extreme caution and follow safety rules, workers before the 1980s were not warned of the dangers of asbestos, which they were exposed to in its
Whether they volunteered or were drafted, and no matter when they served, America’s veterans had a strong sense of the risks they faced — but none of them anticipated that their service would put them at risk for malignant mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Today is Veteran’s Day – the day the nation set aside
Once considered decorative, decorative ceilings may or may not hide asbestos, the mineral that causes malignant mesothelioma and other serious illnesses. Whether you’ve just purchased a home or have been living with this decorating throwback for years, it’s important to understand the dangers it might pose to your family, how to determine whether it’s contaminated or not, and
Rock Island Arsenal is a 946-acre Army base located on what is today known as Arsenal Island. Positioned on the Mississippi River between Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, the arsenal is home to the U.S. Army First Army Headquarters and the U.S. Army Center of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing. Its two centuries of service