{"id":21373,"date":"2023-01-25T20:41:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T01:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=21373"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:05:49","slug":"bases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/army\/bases\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos in Army Barracks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"use\">Asbestos Use on Army Bases and Barracks<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/veterans\/army\/\">U.S. Army<\/a> used countless asbestos-containing products to build bases and barracks for most of the 20th century. Asbestos was cheap and abundant but also strong and fire-resistant \u2014 and the public didn\u2019t know about the health risks yet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20875 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/army-bases-300x184.png\" alt=\"The exterior of an Army barracks building\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/army-bases-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/army-bases.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Asbestos exposure can lead to severe health problems like <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> 10-50 years after exposure. Companies that made and sold asbestos-containing materials to the military <strong>hid the truth for decades to make a profit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any U.S. Army veteran who served on bases or barracks built with asbestos could be at risk of mesothelioma today.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one is a <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">U.S. veteran with mesothelioma<\/a> who may have been exposed to asbestos on an Army base, Mesothelioma Hope can help you pursue benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), treatments, and compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free <\/strong><strong>Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> now to learn what kind of help is available.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default-alt\">.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{margin:60px 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data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma veteran support guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png 236w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"bases\">List of U.S. Army Bases With Asbestos<\/h2>\n<p>Over 60 U.S. Army bases are known to have contained asbestos-based products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable U.S. Army bases built with asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Camp Dodge, Iowa<\/li>\n<li>Fort Campbell, Kentucky<\/li>\n<li>Fort Dix, New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>Fort Drum, New York<\/li>\n<li>Fort Hood, Texas<\/li>\n<li>Fort Hunter Liggett, California<\/li>\n<li>Fort Jackson, South Carolina<\/li>\n<li>Fort Leavenworth, Kansas<\/li>\n<li>Fort Knox, Kentucky<\/li>\n<li>Fort Lewis, Washington<\/li>\n<li>Fort McClellan, Alabama<\/li>\n<li>Fort McCoy, Wisconsin<\/li>\n<li>Fort Polk, Louisiana<\/li>\n<li>Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada<\/li>\n<li>Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>The list above isn&#8217;t a complete one. <strong>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>to learn if a U.S. Army base that you served on put you at risk of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-globe\">International Army Bases<\/h3>\n<p>Like domestic military bases, any international U.S. Army bases built prior to the 1980s may also contain asbestos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The U.S. military has constructed army installations in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Belgium<\/li>\n<li>Bosnia<\/li>\n<li>Bulgaria<\/li>\n<li>Cameroon<\/li>\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n<li>Israel<\/li>\n<li>Italy<\/li>\n<li>Iraq<\/li>\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n<li>Kuwait<\/li>\n<li>South Korea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>The military magazine\u00a0<em>Stars and Stripes <\/em>noted in a 2024 article that 1950s Army housing in Wiesbaden, Germany was being demolished, with the asbestos materials inside being remediated.<\/p>\n<h2>How Did the Military Use Asbestos in Army Barracks?<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. Army barracks and bases relied on <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a> in a variety of ways to keep them strong and durable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos was used in all of the following on Army bases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/caulking\/\">Caulking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/tiles\/\">Ceiling tiles and floor tiles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/drywall\/\">Drywall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/electrical-wiring\/\">Electrical wiring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/fireproofing-materials\/\">Fireproofing materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/gaskets\/\">Gaskets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/insulation\/\">Insulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/pipes\/\">Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/roofing\/\">Roofing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free 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However, certain service members were at greater risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Those who held the following jobs on Army bases were at a high risk of exposure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/aircraft-mechanics\/\">Aircraft mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/boilermakers\/\">Boilermakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Carpenters<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/construction-workers\/\">Construction workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Demolition workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/electricians\/\">Electricians<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Engineers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/firefighters\/\">Firefighters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/hvac-mechanics\/\">HVAC mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Insulators<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance workers<\/li>\n<li>Pipefitters<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/plumbers-pipefitters\/\">Plumbers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roofers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Army veterans at the greatest risk of asbestos exposure served prior to the 1980s in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.<\/p>\n<p>Still, asbestos-containing structures remained for decades to come. 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Call <a href='tel:+18666088933'>(866) 608-8933<\/a> to get help after a diagnosis. <a href=\"#\" data-collapsed=\"true\" title=\"Click to read How Veterans Are at Risk of Asbestos-Related Diseases transcript \" class=\"show-more\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Read Transcript of How Veterans Are at Risk of Asbestos-Related Diseases\">View Transcript.<\/a><\/p><p class=\"duration\">Duration: <strong>1 min 01 sec<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"video-transcript\"><p>Veterans who served in the military between the 1930s and the 1980s were likely exposed to asbestos while they were on active duty.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, if you&#8217;ve developed an asbestos-related disease, you developed that disease because you had an excessive amount of exposure to asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>If a veteran believes they were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military, we encourage them to call MesotheliomaHope.com so that we can work together to help them file for VA benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The VA will recognize any asbestos-related disease as long as your asbestos exposure happened while you were on active duty in the military.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to VA benefits, MesotheliomaHope.com can connect veterans with world-renowned physicians and nurses on staff that can answer any of your treatment questions. We encourage veterans to call and find out how we can help them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"VideoObject\", \"name\": \"How Veterans Are at Risk of Asbestos-Related Diseases\", \"uploadDate\": \"2023-04-20T00:00:00-04:00\", \"thumbnail\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/veterans-risk-asbestos-related-diseases.jpg\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/veterans-risk-asbestos-related-diseases.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hs23WTJB_X0\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Hs23WTJB_X0\", \"caption\": \"U.S. veterans who were exposed to asbestos could develop diseases like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer decades later. 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Fortunately, veterans who developed mesothelioma after serving on Army bases can access many <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Army veterans with mesothelioma may be eligible for the following VA benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health care:<\/strong> Veterans may also qualify for low-cost or free <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-healthcare\/\">health care through the VA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pensions:<\/strong> Army veterans with mesothelioma may be eligible for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/pension\/\">VA pensions<\/a> depending on their service history and current financial need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Monthly Compensation (SMC):<\/strong> Veterans with special health needs such as transportation and in-home care can apply for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/special-monthly-compensation\/\">additional monthly benefits<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC):<\/strong> The surviving spouse or dependent child of a veteran who dies due to an illness they contracted while serving (such as mesothelioma) may be eligible for tax-free <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-dependency-indemnity-compensation\/\">monthly DIC payments<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VA Disability Compensation:<\/strong> Veterans with mesothelioma usually receive a 100% disability rating from the VA. With this, married veterans can receive <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/\">disability compensation<\/a> totaling <strong>$4,158.17 a month as of 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, U.S. Army veterans with mesothelioma can apply for legal compensation by working with a <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a> in addition to accessing VA benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal mesothelioma compensation options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asbestos trust funds:<\/strong> In the 1980s, the courts ordered bankrupt manufacturers to set up <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">trust funds<\/a> for people who developed health conditions from asbestos products. <strong>Over $30 billion<\/strong> in compensation is available in these trust funds today.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuits:<\/strong> Although the value of a case depends on a number of factors, private <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a> typically award veterans with an average of <strong>$1-$1.4 million in settlements.<\/strong> Note that these types of lawsuits are filed against the manufacturers of asbestos-containing materials \u2014 not against the U.S. government or Army.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This combination of VA-provided benefits and asbestos compensation can help Army veterans get the treatment they need while ensuring their families are taken care of.<\/p>\n<p>Download our\u00a0<strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide\u00a0<\/strong>now to learn how much you could receive.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default-alt\">.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{margin:60px 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compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"help\">Get Help Filing for Army Veterans Benefits Today<\/h2>\n<p>Veterans and their family members can apply for VA benefits online, by mail, or by visiting a regional office.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to apply as soon as you\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma so you can benefit from more affordable health care, monthly disability payouts, and \u2014 potentially \u2014 a private mesothelioma settlement.<\/p>\n<p>VA benefits can help veterans with mesothelioma get the medical treatment they need while giving their families some much-needed peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>The team at Mesothelioma Hope can explain your benefit options and help you file a VA claim. Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> or download our <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Asbestos in Army Barracks FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Do Army barracks have asbestos?<\/h3><div><p>Although the use of asbestos in Army barracks has stopped and the Army has taken steps to remove it from its bases, that doesn\u2019t mean the risk has completely disappeared. Even after these efforts, there may still be a chance of exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, because it can take so long for the health effects to appear, any new symptoms could be due to decades-old exposure to asbestos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Does the military use asbestos?<\/h3><div><p>Yes. Every branch of the military \u2014 including the U.S. Army, <a href=\"\/veterans\/air-force\/\">U.S. Air Force<\/a>, <a href=\"\/veterans\/coast-guard\/\">U.S. Coast Guard<\/a>, <a href=\"\/veterans\/marines\/\">U.S. Marine Corps<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">U.S. Navy<\/a> \u2014 used asbestos in bases between the 1930s and early 1980s.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the construction of barracks and bases, asbestos was used to manufacture vehicles, weapons, ships, and military assets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is not allowed in Army barracks?<\/h3><div><p>Asbestos is no longer allowed in the use of new construction of Army barracks and bases.<\/p>\n<p>Although the advantages of asbestos were well known dating back to the 1930s, it would take decades for the U.S. military to find out about the drawbacks.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that manufactured asbestos-containing materials were aware of the dangers, but they hid the truth to keep business booming.<\/p>\n<p>In the 1980s, when the armed forces became aware of the risks, they began to remove asbestos from military bases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can veterans get VA disability for asbestos?<\/h3><div><p>Yes, veterans and their families may qualify for VA disability benefits if they\u2019ve been exposed to asbestos in Army barracks and later developed mesothelioma, <a href=\"\/asbestosis\/\">asbestosis<\/a>, <a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">lung cancer<\/a>, or other diseases.<\/p>\n<p>The VA awards <strong>$4,044.19 a month<\/strong> to married veterans with a 100% disability like mesothelioma in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Download our Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> to learn how much you could receive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How do you prove asbestos exposure in the military?<\/h3><div><p>U.S. veterans can work with a mesothelioma lawyer to help prove that they were exposed to asbestos in Army barracks and that this exposure caused them to get sick.<\/p>\n<p>Top lawyers know how to gather evidence related to when and where someone was exposed and can build strong legal claims showing asbestos exposure led to a mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Do Army barracks have asbestos?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Although the use of asbestos in Army barracks has stopped and the Army has taken steps to remove it from its bases, that doesn\u2019t mean the risk has completely disappeared. 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