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The toxic dangers were recorded in hundreds of pages of documents dating back to the 1980s that were obtained by The Associated Press through Freedom of Information Act requests.

A large pool of dark liquid festering on the floor. No fresh air. Computer displays that would overheat and ooze out a fishy-smelling gel that nauseated the crew. Asbestos readings 50 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency's safety standards. These are just some of the past toxic risks that were in the underground capsules and silos where Air Force nuclear missile crews have worked since the 1960s.

Air Force nuclear missile crews faced toxic risks in capsules since the 60s. Documents reveal hazards ignored by leadership. Current cancer cases prompt Air Force review and extensive testing. Concerns arise over past exposures to asbestos, PCBs, and other dangers. Capsules under scrutiny despite initial dismissals. Missileers seek transparency and medical vigilance while concerns about risks linger. Plans for base modernization consider health standards, but past exposures remain a concern for ...

The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A large pool of dark liquid festering on the floor. No fresh air. Computer displays that would overheat and ooze out a fishy-smelling gel that nauseated the

The safety of Air Force nuclear missile capsules is under scrutiny after hundreds of current and former missileers self-reported cancer diagnoses.

WASHINGTON - A large pool of dark liquid festering on the floor. No fresh air. Computer displays that would overheat and ooze out a fishy-smelling gel that nauseated the crew. Asbestos readings 50 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency's safety standards.These are just some of the pas

Documents show the risks toxic substances posed in the underground capsules and silos where Air Force nuclear missile crews have worked since the 1960s.

In early 2024, more data is expected, and the Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.

Documents show the risks toxins posed in the past in the underground capsules and silos where Air Force nuclear missile crews have worked since the 1960s. Now many of those