Asbestos Exposure in the Military Asbestos was a common material in military barracks, bases and vehicles until it was found to cause deadly and dangerous health effects. Veterans in every branch of the military could have been exposed to asbestos and are at risk for developing mesothelioma and other ailments. https://bay-rosenberg.blogbright.net/ask-me-anything-ten-responses-to-your-questions-about-causes-of-mesothelioma-other-than-asbestos/