Base Background
Location
Guernsey, Wyoming, 82214, United States
Years of Operation
1939-Present
Camp Guernsey was established in 1939 as a training area. Today, the Wyoming Military Department managers the site. Their main mission is to provide arms, maneuver, and equipment training to troops. The site takes up over 78,000 acres, providing a variety of terrain for 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 Camp Guernsey 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.
