Bergstrom Air Force Base
Location
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-1993
Base Background
Bergstrom Air Force Base opened during World War II, and became a permanent installation following the war. Following decades of military operations, the site became the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in the 90’s.
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.
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| 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 |
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If you were stationed at Bergstrom 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.