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Former Minuteman III missile workers report high cancer rates linked to hazardous materials, prompting a military study and veteran skepticism over benefits.
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.
Former service members, including Capt.
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.
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.
They cite past struggles by veterans exposed to Agent Orange and contaminated water, stressing poor tracking of environmental exposures.
The Air Force is also seeking to limit nearby wind turbine construction, citing operational interference.
Los ex trabajadores de misiles Minuteman III informan altas tasas de cáncer vinculadas a materiales peligrosos, lo que provocó un estudio militar y escepticismo de los veteranos sobre los beneficios.