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The Five-Year Gap in VA’s Atsugi Exposure Timeline
Historical records reveal that NAF Atsugi's airborne hazards began five years earlier than VA's official 1985 start date.
The VA Lists Seven Chemicals of Concern. The Navy Found More Than Forty.
The VA recognizes only 7 chemicals from the Atsugi incinerator exposure, but Navy investigations found 40+. See why this gap matters for veterans' claims.
VA Responds to Public Comments on K2 Toxic Exposure
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released its responses to public and organizational comments on health concerns related to toxic exposures at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base in Uzbekistan.
Beyond the PACT Act: Addressing the Legacy of Toxic Exposure at Military Installations
On April 8, the House VA DAMA Subcommittee hosted a roundtable with veterans and advocates to raise awareness of the often-overlooked toxic exposures affecting servicemembers and their families.
VFEA Origins-NAF Atsugi Incinerator
From the search for answers to the birth of a non-profit organization. Discover the lesser known story of the Shinkampo Incinerator exposure at NAF Atsugi, Japan, affecting military families from 1980 to 2001. Join the movement for increased awareness, education, and support for military and veteran families grappling with the long-term effects of toxic exposures.