US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate Demands The US Congress Assist Navy Veterans Who Developed Lung Cancer Or Asbestosis Because Of Asbestos Exposure-The Navy Never Warned The Sailors About The Risks

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"These millions of US Navy Veterans served our country. Many were exposed to asbestos. Decades later, many paid the price with their lives. Congress and President Trump must not forget them now.” - US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire / -- The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate is calling on the United States Congress to address what it considers a long-overlooked issue affecting generations of American military veterans: asbestos exposure during naval service.

Between 1950 and 1982, millions of US Navy personnel served aboard ships and submarines or worked in naval shipyards where asbestos-containing materials were widely used. Many sailors experienced routine, and sometimes substantial, occupational exposure to asbestos. Decades later, many developed serious asbestos-related diseases, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.

The US Navy had knowledge of the health hazards associated with asbestos long before many of the veterans who were exposed began experiencing the devastating consequences. The dangers of asbestos exposure were recognized by the US Navy even before World War II.

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate states:

"Most Americans have heard about the Camp Lejeune water contamination situation involving the US Marine Corps. It is estimated that as many as one million individuals may have been affected by exposure to contaminated water at that military installation.

"However, when we look at the millions of Navy veterans who may have been exposed to asbestos aboard ships, submarines, and in naval shipyards, the potential scope of this issue is much more enormous. Many of these veterans developed lung cancer, asbestosis, or mesothelioma decades after their military service. Yet only a fraction of those affected have received compensation. For perspective, the first mesothelioma lawsuit in the United States was filed in 1973. At that time, most Americans had never even heard of mesothelioma. Asbestos bankruptcy trust funds did not begin emerging until the mid-to-late 1980s.

"Today, approximately one-third of mesothelioma claims are reported to involve US Navy veterans. Unfortunately, we have been unable to identify dependable national statistics documenting how many Navy veterans developed lung cancer or asbestosis and subsequently died from these diseases.

"After working with Navy veterans affected by lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma for more than two decades, we have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of occupational asbestos exposure. These veterans deserve recognition, access to medical information, and a meaningful opportunity to pursue compensation when they qualify.

"The reason we are asking Congress to take action is simple: millions of American Navy veterans served our country before 1982, and many may have been exposed to asbestos during their service. Whether they worked aboard aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, or in naval shipyards, their exposure may have placed them at risk of developing serious diseases many years later.

"At a minimum, we are calling on Congress to fund a comprehensive national outreach and public awareness initiative specifically targeting Navy veterans who served before 1982.

"This initiative should include public service announcements on television and other media platforms encouraging veterans with a history of occupational asbestos exposure to speak with a qualified pulmonologist about their exposure history and whether appropriate screening or diagnostic evaluation is warranted.

"Early recognition of potential asbestos-related disease can be important. Veterans should have access to information about the warning signs of lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma, along with guidance on available medical resources.

"We are also urging Congress to examine the need for meaningful compensation for Navy veterans who developed asbestos-related diseases as a result of their military service, including those whose families lost loved ones to these devastating illnesses.

"If members of Congress or representatives of the Trump Administration have questions about this issue or would like additional information, they are welcome to contact the US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate.

"America's Navy veterans answered the call to serve our nation. They should not have to spend their remaining years fighting for recognition, medical attention, and the compensation they may deserve.

"These US Navy Veterans served our country. Many were exposed to asbestos. Decades later, many paid the price with their lives. Congress and President Trump must not forget them now."

Michael Thomas
US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate
+1 866-714-6466

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