The information on this site has been provided for all those who were stationed at NAF Atsugi, Japan from 1983-Present. The data consists of incinerator Emissions Reports, Health Risks Studies, Risks Communication Guides, Memo, Letters, News Articles, Presentations, Emails and even hand written notes regarding the contaminated air, soil and dust that we and our children were exposed to while we faithfully served our country.
The majority of information on this site is available in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC, you can click here to access Adobe’s download page to download the latest version of Adobe for free.
We request the Navy be proactive regarding this issue and provide the following recommendations:
Prepare a health survey with the guidance of an Occupational Toxicologist for everyone that was exposed and ensure an epidemiological study is executed without bias intent of results.
Notify all exposed personnel of the health risks associated toxic exposure that was assigned to NAF Atsugi, Japan via the media and individual notification.
Notify and educate all Naval Hospitals, Clinics, Veterans Health Care Centers and Tri-care Network physicians and staff of the toxic chemical exposure at NAF Atsugi, Japan.
Coordinate approval with TRICARE for test submitted by physicians for diagnostics tests.
Provide all military and prior military personnel along with their dependents a central point of contact for medical questions related to the toxic exposure personnel suffered at NAF Atsugi and address inquires regarding medical problems with honest open dialog.
Explain the long-term and specific organ systems that are affected by chemical exposure especially Dioxin, Heavy Metals and all other toxins that exceeded EPA Standards at NAF Atsugi, Japan as defined by the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR).
Provide annual medical examinations to include thyroid, liver, and kidney functioning assessments as well as screening and testing for the early detection ofcancer as recommended by the American Cancer Society (ACS) for all military, prior military personnel and their dependents that were stationed at NAF Atsugi and provide medical care as required.
Ensure Veterans and their dependents are compensated for toxic exposure related illnesses.
Additional documents and information is available, please see links at top of page.
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