Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base, CA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
Beale Air Force Base opened in 1942 as Camp Beale. The Army transferred the base to the Air Force in 1948. Since then, the site’s mission has been training and deploying airmen. They also focus on surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence delivery. There are currently about 4,500 active duty service members on the property, as well as thousands more family members and civilian employees.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Beale Air Force Base and later experienced adverse health effects, you could be eligible for monthly compensation and disabled veteran benefits. Contact our California VA disability lawyers for a free evaluation of your case.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.