NAAV

National Association of Atomic Veterans

"To advocate for the health, welfare, and recognition of veterans exposed to ionizing radiation."

Est. 1979
World War II

Overview

U.S. atomic veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during nuclear weapon tests. Board of Directors with State Commanders.

What Organization Does

Advocacy for atomic veterans' health issues, annual conventions, newsletters, resource libraries.

Where Organization Operates

Based at naav.com with contacts nationwide.

About

Founded in August 1979 by Orville E. Kelly to advocate for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation.

Membership Eligibility

Open to atomic veterans, their children, and grandchildren.