Between 1946 and 1962, the US conducted several nuclear tests. Several thousand military personnel were exposed to the harmful radiation that could have come from atmospheric nuclear testing, the cleanup of nuclear accidents, or other activities related to nuclear weapons. These personnel are called [Read More]
Atomic Veterans Benefit Program
Marshall Islands Nuclear Testing: The Aftermath
The Marshall Islands, a chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls in the central Pacific Ocean, have been home to a haunting legacy since the mid-twentieth century. Between 1946 and 1958, the United States conducted numerous nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll and other locations in the Marshall Islands. [Read More]
What Is The Compensation If You Are An Atomic Veteran?
The atomic veterans played a significant role in the development and testing of nuclear weapons. However, many of these brave men and women found themselves exposed to dangerous levels of radiation during their service. Here, you can learn about the different compensation options available to atomic [Read More]