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Did they use Agent Orange in Germany?
There is no evidence that Agent Orange was ever used in Germany by the Armed Forces of the United States or its NATO allies; there is no evidence that Agent Orange was ever used by the Armed Forces of the United States outside of Vietnam.
How do I know if I have Agent Orange?
As of 2018, there is no medical test for Agent Orange exposure. However, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a free health exam to qualifying veterans.
When was the last time Agent Orange was used?
Agent Orange, mixture of herbicides that U.S. military forces sprayed in Vietnam from 1962 to 1971 during the Vietnam War for the dual purpose of defoliating forest areas that might conceal Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces and destroying crops that might feed the enemy.
Was Agent Orange kept in Okinawa?
Evidence of Agent Orange on Okinawa VA maintains that it has no credible evidence of Agent Orange use, storage, testing, or transportation in Okinawa, and thus no evidence to support claims of exposure to Agent Orange during military service in Okinawa.
Was Agent Orange stored at Fort Knox?
Agent Orange and related defoliants were used heavily in Vietnam, and stored at American bases such as Fort Knox in Kentucky. Those exposed have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and other physical disorders.
Was Agent Orange used in Can Tho Vietnam?
The Association of Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has carried out many significant measures to support victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin.
What cancers are associated with Agent Orange?
What Cancers Are Associated With Agent Orange Exposure
- Soft tissue sarcoma.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
- Hodgkin disease.
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) (including hairy cell leukemia and other chronic B-cell leukemias)
Who manufactured Agent Orange?
Monsanto Company
From 1965 to 1969, the former Monsanto Company manufactured Agent Orange for the U.S. military as a wartime government contractor. The current Monsanto Company has maintained responsibility for this product since we were spun-off as a separate, independent agricultural company in 2002.
Was Okinawa involved in the Vietnam War?
1965–1972 (Vietnam War) Between 1965 and 1972, Okinawa was a key staging point for United States in its military operations directed towards North Vietnam.