Tell the Pentagon: Protect Veterans from Dangerous Toxins

A new report released by the Military Officers Association of America and DAV (previously known as Disabled American Veterans) reveals a devastating truth: U.S. veterans wait an average of 30 years for the government to acknowledge toxic exposures they endured during their service. 

From Agent Orange in Vietnam to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, these exposures have caused severe health issues, including cancer and respiratory diseases. Yet, the Pentagon continues to drag its feet in addressing the dangers veterans face.

The report highlights how delayed acknowledgment of these exposures exacerbates health risks and undermines the trust veterans place in the institutions meant to protect them. As one expert noted, “It’s unconscionable that those who have given so much are forced to wait for help.”

Sign the petition if you agree: Veterans should not have to wait decades for recognition and care.

Jon Stewart, a long-time advocate for veterans’ rights, put it bluntly: "the way we treat veterans after they’ve served is a disgrace. We’re making them fight another war when they come home—this time against bureaucracy and indifference."

Stewart has been a vocal supporter of legislation to address toxic exposures and continues to push for immediate action.

It’s time to stand up for those who risked everything for us. Sign this petition to demand that the Pentagon take urgent steps to protect veterans from dangerous toxins and ensure they receive the care they deserve.