No Marine Corps veteran was safe from asbestos exposure at the height of the substance’s use by the military. That’s especially true for those who served prior to the late 1980s when government regulations finally began to limit the use of asbestos. Some of the areas where Marine veterans were at heightened risk of asbestos exposure include:
Bases and Buildings
Ships and Shipyards
Military Aircraft
Military Vehicles
Asbestos Exposure in Combat