A National Database for Veterans Exposed to Asbestos Could Help Prevent Misdiagnosis of Mesothelioma Across the Country

Asbestos fibers. Photograph Source: Aram Dulyan (User:Aramgutang) – Public Domain In 1922, the U.S. Navy identified the naturally occurring asbestos mineral as the most efficient and cost-effective insulation, gaskets, and shipbuilding material. During World War II, asbestos was critical to the U.S. military, especially the Navy and the Air Force. Shipping and shipbuilding were essential, and parts of military…

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Fortifying Europe: The Surge in EU Defence Expenditures

Photograph Source: U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Markus Rauchenberger – Public Domain We live in dangerous times, and politicians are happy to be cheerleaders of that supposed fact.  They do not care to reassure; they merely care to strike fear into hearts and feed the sort of pernicious despondency that encourages conflict.  Hope is…

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