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flag Former Minuteman III missile workers report high cancer rates linked to hazardous materials, prompting a military study and veteran skepticism over benefits.

flag Nuclear missile workers, particularly former Minuteman III personnel at bases like Malmstrom in Montana, are reporting elevated cancer rates, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and suspect links to hazardous materials like PCBs in aging equipment. flag Former service members, including Capt. flag Monte Watts and Lt. Col. Danny Sebeck, identified a cluster of 36 cancer cases among former missileers, prompting the Air Force to launch a multi-base study expected to conclude by end of 2025. flag While the military has released preliminary findings and held briefings, veterans remain skeptical that broad statistical analyses will confirm a service-related cause, fearing delays in accessing VA benefits. flag They cite past struggles by veterans exposed to Agent Orange and contaminated water, stressing poor tracking of environmental exposures. flag The Air Force is also seeking to limit nearby wind turbine construction, citing operational interference.

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