Camp Grayling
Grayling, MI
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1913-Present
Base Background
Camp Grayling was founded in 1913 and is the largest National Guard training facility in the country. It currently spans 147,000 acres and three counties. The base focuses on joint maneuver training and emergency preparedness. Artillery, mortar, and tank ranges are among the facilities at the base. When military training is not in progress, the base is open for recreational activities like hunting and fishing.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Camp Grayling 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.