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Korean War Exposures

USFK sprayed defoliant from 1955 to 1995, new testimony suggests
Accounts have also emerged about defoliant spraying in the DMZ during the mid-1950s. Speaking to the Hankyoreh on Monday, seventy-seven-year-old retired Army First Sergeant Eum Do-nam of Yeoncheon County said, “While I was working at the Army’s 15th Infantry Division at Baengma-goji [in Cheolwon County, Gangwon] in 1955, the U.S. military carried out aerial spraying of defoliant in the DMZ three or four times a month with helicopters and other aircraft.” Learn more

Toxic Military Exposures

Occupational Hazards

Occupational Hazards Exposures from working with chemicals, paints, and machinery during service. Learn more

Non-Toxic Military Exposures

Noise

Harmful sounds from guns, equipment, and machinery that is often experienced during service. Learn more

Cold Injuries

Possible health problems from cold-weather injuries, especially during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. Learn more

Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – September 26th

“The consequences of any further use of nuclear weapons, whether intentional or by mistake, would be horrific. When it comes to our common objective of nuclear disarmament,
Agent Orange Legacy - Living with Agent Orange

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“Never underestimate the power of a few committed individuals to change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Facebook
Unalienable Rights

Unalienable Rights

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty

Soldier’s Rights

especially during a time of war.  Our veterans have been used by our government for human experimentation as far back as the war of 1812.  During the war of 1812 soldiers were used
Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty
The Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights of the United States of America (1791)

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for
The Constitution of the United States

The Constitution of the United States

The U.S. Constitution established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was signed on September 17,
Nuclear Site Atolls

Bikini Atoll (Marshall Island)

Bikini and Enewetak Atolls, Marshall Islands: Nuclear weapons test sites Nuclear testing on the Bikini and Enewetak atolls left entire islands uninhabitable, exposed thousands to
Total Nuclear Tests by Location

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Bikini and Enewetak Atolls, Marshall Islands:  Nuclear weapons test sites Nuclear testing on the Bikini and Enewetak atolls left entire islands uninhabitable, exposed thousands to