Agent Orange Exposure

"Project Ranch Hand" was the name of the jungle defoliating operation that took place over much of Vietnam between 1962 and 1971. Captain Al Dillon would like to hear from any crew members who think they may have Agent Orange related medical problems. Please visit Paul Kasper's web site for a list of diseases related to Agent Orange (dioxin) exposure. Click on "Next Page" on Paul's web site for links and more AO information. Monsoon rains had to have washed AO into the rivers where Washtenaw served. There were times when river water was used for showers because the ship's evaporators could not make enough fresh water, and certainly for general cleaning purposes (swabbing the decks). Al is hoping to find out how prevelant AO cancer is among crew members, especially those who served under his command. This may help with obtaining VA coverage in the future.

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