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Altus Air Force Base

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Location E of City, Altus, Oklahoma, 73521, United States
Years of Operation 1943-Present

Altus Air Force Base opened in 1932 as a pilot training site. The base was temporarily inactive until the Korean War, as there was a heightened need for pilots. Today, the base is a Strategic Airlift and Air refueling Training School. The site is home to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and they primarily focus on C-5, C-17, and KC-135 training.

Known Toxins

The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*

Toxin Potential Effects
Strong Good Limited
PFAS (Firefighting Foam) Potential Effects - - Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer

If you were stationed at Altus Air Force Base and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.

*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.