Many military roles expose service members to intense sun, prolonged outdoor assignments, aviation-related UV exposure, or hazardous operational environments. These factors significantly increase the risk of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.

The Sent to Live Foundation champions stronger, more equitable access to skin cancer screening and prevention, with a special focus on:

• Active duty personnel and veterans who served in high-risk career fields, such as flightline operations, aviation crew, agriculture and environmental duties, security forces, and roles with prolonged outdoor exposure.

• Raising awareness about occupational risk factors that can lead to aggressive or late-detected skin cancers.

• Advocating for routine, no-cost dermatology screenings to be standardized across the DoD and VA healthcare systems.

• Partnering with military organizations, dermatology groups, and veteran service networks to expand education, early detection, and prevention initiatives.

• Supporting early-detection innovation, including mobile clinics, digital monitoring tools, and evidence-based screening protocols.

This pillar reflects a commitment to protect those who have protected us by ensuring they receive the preventive care they deserve.