Asbestos Exposure in the Military Asbestos was a widely-used material in military barracks, bases and vehicles until it was discovered to cause deadly and dangerous health risks. Veterans from all branches of the military could have been exposed to asbestos and be at risk of developing mesothelioma among other ailments. https://anthony-hutchison.federatedjournals.com/why-people-dont-care-about-asbestos-mesothelioma-life-expectancy/