Hundreds of thousands of servicemen were exposed to asbestos over decades, especially during the period from 1940 to 1980. Asbestos was used in construction of naval vessels as well as shore facilities. All branches of the military used asbestos, which was also widely used in civilian applications. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma. Because this cancer has a particularly long latency period, many servicemen who were exposed years ago are now developing this disease.
- Mesothelioma Patient & Family Resources: Mesotheliomahelp is provided by Belluck & Fox, LLP as a comprehensive resource for mesothelioma victims and their families. The site provides up-to-date information on the latest news and treatment options as well as an easy to use search feature to find local mesothelioma doctors and health care clinics.
We fight for veterans harmed by asbestos: Veterans with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer should know they have options: the opportunity to bring a suit against manufacturers and sellers of the asbestos that caused their illness. If you were harmed by asbestos exposure, for example, in ships or military housing, contact Weitz & Luxenberg to get a free case review.
Important Information for Veterans: Asbestos products were often used on military ships and within military housing, and Veterans may have been exposed. Previous exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer that has no cure and affects countless Veterans and loved ones. For more information regarding military asbestos exposure visit Mesothelioma.com
Special Report: ACLU SIDES WITH VETS AGAINST VA LAND SCANDAL IN LOS ANGELES
ACLU MOVES TO STOP VA POLICE FROM VET ABUSE
CONGRESSMAN FILNER DISAPPOINTS VETS
By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER/Senior Editor
This week, the ACLU informed Veterans Today that they will be representing Robert Rosebrock, a well know veterans advocate, who has, along with groups including the American Legion and Military Order of Purple heart, protesting VA polices that are harming homeless vets in California.
VA security guards had, according to the ACLU, illegally ticketed demonstrators on public property. These demonstrations were protesting attempts by wealthy homeowners in Brentwood and West Los Angeles who, according to spokesman Robert Rosebrock, advocate a "not in my backyard" policy toward homeless vets.
Every holiday season it seems the hearts grow ever bigger and the generosity is stronger, and that is a great feeling. Economically, I know it is tough for so many people; however, I hope you hold our men and women in uniform of past and present ever closer in your thoughts.
As I do every year, I have listed some special events, gift ideas and organizations I hope you will lend your support to. Wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to our troops stationed all over the world and to all of our veterans here back home. I'm thinking of all of you as I do every day.
Features: Nation’s Second-Largest Veteran Cemetery is Site of Memorable Veterans Day Ceremony
Elwood, Ill., November 11th - There is nothing more important in our country than taking the time to recognize the men and women who have bravely given their lives in order to serve our country. Veterans Day, an annual holiday which is generally observed on November 11th, exemplifies the previous statement. Not only was Wednesday was a special day and a great opportunity for the United States to show their support and remembrance for the soldiers who have given their lives, but it was also a chance to honor the families of those fallen soldiers.
CHALLENGING OUR THINKING ABOUT MILITARY SERVICE AND WAR
By Paul Rockwell
Submitted by Florida Vets for Peace
There are two kinds of courage in war - physical courage and moral courage. Physical courage is very common on the battlefield. Men and women on both sides risk their lives, place their own bodies in harm's way. Moral courage, however, is quite rare. According to Chris Hedges, the brilliant New York Times war correspondent who survived wars in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans, "I rarely saw moral courage. Moral courage is harder. It requires the bearer to walk away from the warm embrace of comradeship and denounce the myth of war as a fraud, to name it as an enterprise of death and immorality, to condemn himself, and those around him, as killers. It requires the bearer to become an outcast. There are times when taking a moral stance, perhaps the highest form of patriotism, means facing down the community, even the nation."
Special Report: Senator Coburn Blocking Vets' Aid - Will You Stand Up To Him?
In a disgraceful move Senator Tom Coburn, is single-handedly holding up some very important veteran legislation. Sen. Coburn is trying to block S. 1963, “The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.” While this is a legal move, we think it is morally wrong for Sen. Coburn to hold up any veterans benefits during a time when our men and women in uniform are giving so much to our country.
by Bill Christopherson - Members of Veterans for Peace have again been barred from participation in Milwaukee's Veterans Day Parade. VFP will continue to press the committee to do the right thing in the future. You can help, by expressing your views to the committee. Write: Veterans Day Parade, Box 684, Milwaukee WI 53201. Call 414- 414-453-8753. Or email: vetsparade@tds.net
By Rick Maze - Thirteen major military and veterans groups have joined forces to try to force one senator — Republican Tom Coburn of Oklahoma — to release a hold that he has placed on a major veterans benefits bill. Coburn has been identified by Senate aides as the lawmaker preventing consideration of S 1963, the Veterans’ Caregiver and Omnibus Health Benefits Act of 2009, by using an informal but legal practice of putting a hold on a bill.
Coburn’s staff did not respond to questions, but Senate aides said the first-term senator has expressed concern about creating new and unfunded benefits and wants the opportunity to amend the measure.
ACLU MOVES TO STOP VA POLICE FROM VET ABUSE
CHALLENGING OUR THINKING ABOUT MILITARY SERVICE AND WAR
Vets for Peace must be banned. Vietnam War veteran Bill Christopherson has the story at 
Maybe Jesus told Coburn to screw veterans. Go to Sen 
