Military Aviator Coalition for Health

THE MISSION CONTINUES . . .

OUR MISSION

MACH is a coalition of veteran aircrew nonprofits, ngos, legislative champions, and individual stakeholders marshaling the full spectrum of U.S. military flying experience to protect the health of every past and present crew member. Based on the Red Flag model of shared planning and decisive execution, we fuse data, tactics, and advocacy to drive systemic change. By turning cockpit-tested ingenuity into research-backed policy, MACH’s mission is to unlock definitive research, shape legislation, and deliver programs that protect and improve the health of every U.S. military aviator and crew member.

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OUR PRIORITIES

POLICY

Our flagship objective for the 119th Congress is passage of the bipartisan Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act commissioning an independent National Academies study and paving the way for stronger screening and treatment protocols for every military aircrew member.

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PARTNERS

Our partners give MACH both credibility and capacity: credibility through subject-matter authority and real-world stories, and capacity through a nationwide grassroots network that keeps pressure on Congress until aircrew health reforms are law.

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RESEARCH

MACH advocates for rigorous, independent research to uncover the full scope of cancer risks among military aviators. We support expanding access to DoD and VA health data, and funding longitudinal studies on occupational exposures to mitigate future risk.

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MACH - Military Aviator Coalition for Health

1 week ago

MACH - Military Aviator Coalition for Health
This Memorial Day, we remember all who have made the ultimate sacrifice.Some fell on the battlefield. Others came home only to face invisible wounds—cancer from toxic exposures, and the weight of service that led to suicide.Today, we honor all of them.Those who never made it home—and those who did, but were forever changed.We remember. We grieve. And we keep fighting to protect those still in the fight.#MemorialDay #neverforget #HonorTheFallen ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

MACH - Military Aviator Coalition for Health
🎖️ In Memoriam: Col Andy “Pablo” Shurtleff, USAF (Ret.)This week, we lost a hero, a husband, a father, and a tireless advocate.Col Andy Shurtleff fought stage 4 kidney cancer for over 6 years with unwavering courage. A decorated F-15 and F-22 fighter pilot, he gave 23 years of service to our nation. Even after his diagnosis, he continued to serve — testifying before Congress in March 2025 to advocate for his fellow aircrew and support the ACES Act.He carried his pain not just with strength, but with purpose — standing for those who continue to serve in the skies. His words moved a room full of lawmakers, his presence inspired a movement, and his legacy will live on in every pilot we protect.We send our deepest condolences to his wife Julie, their sons, and all who had the privilege of calling him a friend, leader, and brother-in-arms.Rest easy, Pablo. We’ve got the watch.#acesact #machcoalition #veteranadvocate #InMemoriam #PabloStrong #fighterpilot #neverforget #kidneycancer ... See MoreSee Less

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MACH - Military Aviator Coalition for Health is with Congressman Juan Ciscomani.

3 weeks ago

MACH - Military Aviator Coalition for Health
🎉 THANK YOU to our incredible bipartisan House co-sponsors of H.R. 530 – The ACES Act!Your support is a powerful step toward uncovering the causes of aviator cancer and protecting those who serve.Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪#acesact #veteranshealth #machcoalition #hr530Congressman August Pfluger Congresswoman Julia Brownley Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Congressman Dan Crenshaw Rep. Jason Crow Congressman Don Davis Rep. Jake Ellzey Congressman Scott Franklin Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander Mike Haridopolos Congresswoman Jen Kiggans Nick LaLota Rep. Greg Landsman Congresswoman Susie Lee Congressman Morgan Luttrell Michael McCaul Rep. Morgan McGarvey Rep. Miller-Meeks Rep. Kelly Morrison Congressman Seth Moulton Congressman Joe Neguse Rep. Jimmy Panetta Congresswoman Aumua Amata Rep. Pat Ryan Greg Stanton Congressman Pete Stauber Congressman Eric Swalwell David G. Valadao Congressman Jeff Van Drew Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Congressman Daniel Webster Congressman Don Bacon Mike Simpson Rep. Rob Wittman ... See MoreSee Less

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FLIGHT PLANS

ACES ACT

  • ZIntroduce H.R. 530 - The ACES Act
  • Z Pass House Subcomittees
  • ZPASS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  • VPASS THE SENATE

NEXT STEPS

  • VCommission Rotary Wing Aircrew Cancer Study
  • VCommission High G Repetitive Strain Injury Study
  • VCreate Comprehensive Aircrew Health Registry