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health2 years ago•11 min saved

"Uncovering the Navy's Failure: Shipyard Veterans Exposed to Cancer-Causing Radioactive Materials"

Navy veterans who worked at the now-closed Long Beach Naval Shipyard in California may have been exposed to cancer-causing radioactive materials such as radium-226 and strontium-90, but the Navy did not inform them. Gilbert "Kip" Wyand, a Navy veteran, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and later died, sparking outrage from his family. The shipyard was contaminated with toxic waste and radioactive materials from the 1940s to the 1980s, and the Navy's lack of transparency has raised concerns about potential health risks for tens of thousands of veterans who worked there.

via Yahoo News|

#cancer #health #navy

health-military2 years ago•8 min saved

"Uncovering the Navy's Failure to Inform Shipyard Veterans of Cancer-Causing Radiation Exposure"

Navy veterans who worked at the now-closed Long Beach Naval Shipyard in California may have been exposed to cancer-causing radioactive materials such as radium-226 and strontium-90, but the Navy did not inform them. Gilbert “Kip” Wyand, a Navy veteran, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and later died, sparking outrage from his family. The contamination occurred from the 1940s to the 1960s, and the Navy detected radiation involving levels of radium-226 and strontium-90 in 2023. The Navy has not alerted veterans to the potential exposure, leaving tens of thousands at risk. The VA's approval process for bone marrow transplants, required comprehensive evaluations, dental assessments, and toxicology screens, causing delays for Wyand.

via NBC News|

#cancer #health-military #navy

military2 years ago•9 min saved

"Putin's Visit: Commissioning of New Russian Nuclear Submarines at Shipyard"

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a shipyard in Severodvinsk to oversee the commissioning of new nuclear submarines, highlighting Russia's nuclear capabilities amid tensions with Ukraine. Putin raised the navy's flag on the Emperor Alexander III and the Krasnoyarsk submarines, emphasizing his focus on bolstering Russia's nuclear forces. He also pledged to modernize the Russian navy and announced the construction of three more Borei-class submarines and five Yasen-class submarines. The visit comes after Putin declared his intention to seek another term as president.

via The Associated Press|

#military #nuclear-submarines #putin

international-conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets in Crimea and Kharkiv, Russia Responds with Drone Attacks

Ukraine launched 15 cruise missiles at a shipyard in Kerch, Crimea, damaging one ship, according to the Russian defense ministry. Air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 13 of the missiles.

via Reuters|

#crimea #international-conflict #kerch

conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Russian-Annexed Crimea Shipyard, Russia Retaliates

Ukraine's armed forces claim to have successfully targeted marine and port infrastructure at the Zalyv shipyard in the Russian-occupied Crimea, with cruise missiles damaging a ship and potentially hitting a dry dock. The Russian-installed governor of Crimea confirmed the attack but stated that there were no casualties. The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that 13 of the 15 Ukraine-launched missiles were destroyed by air defense systems. The extent of the damage and the specific ship affected remain unverified.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflict #crimea #missile-attack

military2 years ago•6 min saved

Navy shipyard fails to provide safe conditions for workers, leading to suicides.

A Navy investigation into a spate of suicides has recommended widespread improvements in housing, food, parking, and internet for sailors, as well as changes to mental health and other personnel programs. The report lays out a sweeping condemnation of living and working conditions at naval shipyards that had languished for years but were brought to light by the deaths. Navy leaders said they have taken a number of steps already to improve conditions at Newport News. Additional planned changes are broader and call for similar moves at other shipyards where the same problems exist.

via The Associated Press|

#mental-health #military #navy