Air Force nuclear missile crews have been exposed to toxins in underground capsules and silos since the 1960s, as revealed by documents obtained by The Associated Press. These toxins include asbestos levels 50 times higher than EPA standards and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a known carcinogen. Many service members who worked in these conditions have been diagnosed with cancer, prompting the Air Force to conduct a comprehensive review and testing of air, water, soil, and surface samples. Some current missileers appreciate the transparency but fear the dangers will be downplayed, while former missileers and family members of those affected call for investigations into health and safety violations.
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