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Marshall Island Incident
Twenty-eight U. S.
airmen assigned to a weather detachment unit
on Rongerik were exposed to radiation subsequent to the March 1,
detonation on Bikini.
1954,
The best estimate of total gamma dose in air on
Rongerik was 78 roentgens.
Following the exposure, the men were hospitalized
for an approximate eight-week period for observation and subsequently were
released to duty.
Since these men incurred their exposure while in service, it is
more appropriate for the Air Force Surgeon General, with the assistance of
the Veterans Administration,
to maintain contact and follow these individuals
than for the Atomic Energy Commission to do so.
The Air Force Surgeon
General is aware of the exposures received by the men and is aware that
there may be late sequelae and has initiated an appropriate program for
following these individuals.
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