I am fighting the VA right now on the fact of Jp-5 ingestion while aboard the USS Saratoga cv-60. we were forced to drink freshwater laden with Jp-5 fuel. From what i have found out so far is that jet fuel dumped under the ship to be dispose of, as soon as it went into the ocean it was pickup by an aft intake tube that brought sea water in to be turned in freshwater, desalinated. it was in the drinking water( remember bug juice)?, showers, food, etc. you tasted it constantly and felt as well. this happened aboard all forrestal class carriers, and believe me i have statements from hundreds and hundreds of sailors that all remember it as well. if you have or know of any of this happening please email me or post here to read, i m running out of time with the VA.
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I am fighting the VA right now on the fact of Jp-5 ingestion while aboard the USS Saratoga cv-60. we were forced to drink freshwater laden with Jp-5 fuel. From what i have found out so far is that jet fuel dumped under the ship to be dispose of, as soon as it went into the ocean it was pickup by an aft intake tube that brought sea water in to be turned in freshwater, desalinated. it was in the drinking water( remember bug juice)?, showers, food, etc. you tasted it constantly and felt as well. this happened aboard all forrestal class carriers, and believe me i have statements from hundreds and hundreds of sailors that all remember it as well. if you have or know of any of this happening please email me or post here to read, i m running out of time with the VA.
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