The USS Theodore Roosevelt is the fourth Nimitz-class ship that was built by Newport News Shipbuilding Co. in 1981. It is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with the motto “Qui Plantavit Curabit” (“He who has planted will preserve”). The ship is also the fourth military vessel to be named in honor of the 26th president of the United States. Over the years, it earned a great number of awards, including the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the National Defense Service Medal. However, due to the potential presence of asbestos on the ship, people who served on the USS Theodore Roosevelt are now at high risk of developing serious diseases, since asbestos is a carcinogenic mineral whose fibers can easily be inhaled or ingested. Some of the diseases asbestos exposure is responsible for are lung cancer, asbestosis, gastrointestinal cancer, and mesothelioma. For this reason, those who were present on the ship need to undergo regular medical examinations. While we are not certain whether asbestos was lurking on this ship, it is better to pay close attention to your health if you served aboard it. Currently, the ship is in active service.
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