Asbestos Exposure for Air Force Veterans
In the Army and Air Force, asbestos was used in brake pads and clutch assemblies, and was part of the insulation for barracks, offices, and fabrication and repair plants. It was woven around water pipes, formed into protective clothing, and used as insulation in tanks and planes. These uses were widespread and many hundreds of thousands of soldiers and airmen were exposed to asbestos in this fashion.Sources of Asbestos Exposure
Sources of asbestos exposure among military personnel include:- Electrical wire insulation in military vehicles and aircraft
- Military vehicle components, including brake pads and clutches
- Insulation in military offices and military housing
- Insulation on war ships and widespread use in shipyards
- Asbestos-containing products such as gaskets, valves, pipe-coverings, adhesives and cements
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