Asbestos Exposure in the Military Asbestos was a widely-used material in military bases, barracks and vehicles until it was found to cause deadly and dangerous health risks. Veterans in every branch of the military may have been exposed to asbestos and are at risk of developing mesothelioma, among other diseases. https://gottlieb-shaffer.mdwrite.net/the-guide-to-asbestos-claim-in-2023/