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Cristina Johnson

Cristina Johnson is a Navy veteran advocate for Asbestos Ships Organization, a nonprofit whose primary mission is to raise awareness and educate veterans about the dangers of asbestos exposure on Navy ships and assist them in navigating the VA claims process.
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Let’s Honor Hawaiʻi Veterans With More Than Just Words David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Let’s Honor Hawaiʻi Veterans With More Than Just Words

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Advocacy and engagement are essential to ensure the VA aligns policies with scientific findings on toxic exposure.

Asbestos Exposure May Still Affect The Health Of Hawaii Veterans Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Asbestos Exposure May Still Affect The Health Of Hawaii Veterans

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Developing disease concerns all former service members who might have the toxic fibers in their lungs.