Overview
Home to the Nevada Test Site where over 900 nuclear tests were conducted. Thousands of atomic veterans served here and were exposed to radiation.
Base Information
The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) is one of the largest military training areas in the world. From 1951-1992, nuclear weapons were tested here.
Veteran Population
Over 400,000 veterans in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, many with NTTR exposure history.
Toxic Exposure History
Atomic veterans exposed to nuclear fallout, radiation, and radioactive materials. Many developed cancers and other illnesses decades later.
Local Resources
- VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
- Invisible Enemy Foundation