Navy veterans owed screening, care for exposure to asbestos

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Undoubtedly, the strength of the nation’s security is significantly rooted in the courage of citizens who endured the rigors of war zones and the vastness of the sea, while fulfilling a duty that demanded endurance and commitment to fighting for liberty.

In that spirit, noting the Navy’s 251st birthday on Oct. 13, Washington state and the rest of the country have a fitting opportunity to honor all who answered the call to serve, including the veterans whose missions carried them aboard naval vessels and onto defense facilities where uncertainty, danger and peril were ever present.