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Marshall Islands Documentary- History & Nuclear Testing (Video)

November 16, 2015

This is a short documentary about the history and political system of the Marshall Islands. The United States tested several large cold war era nuclear bombs on the Marshall Islands after the second world war. I explain the impact and how the Marshallese survived some of the largest nuclear testing ever. 

Open Letter to the Public and Congress

November 16, 2015

20-days Deadline - Open Letter to Members of Congress, President of the United States and the Veterans Administration - Support the care for US Military Veterans - Veterans, Civilians, Enewetak - HR3870 - S2791- HR5980

"Atomic Veteran" Status - Healthcare Parity

March 02, 2016

Veterans of Enewetak want to become "Atomic Veteran.”  “They told us there was minimal danger,” said Fortin.  “They said there was low level, but it wouldn't be anything that would affect us as individuals and we believed them."   Fortin was in the Air Force and helped run the airfield as people and supplies shuffled in and out for the cleanup effort.

Personal story by Jeff "Mac-One" Fortin

May 12, 2012

Branch: USAF  Rank:   A1C/SRA  Specialty: Air Passenger Specialist / Backup Cargo Specialist  Location: Enewetak  Year: 1978-79 (two tours) - “What an exciting experience for a 20-Yr Old, first time outside the USA. Super assignment, great food, beer, and friends. I miss them all”

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