Camp Minden
Minden, LA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
In 1941, the federal government acquired thousands of acres in Webster and Bossier Parishes to establish the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant. The facility, located just east of Barksdale AFB, was built to manufacture, load, assemble, and pack munitions, and operated intermittently through the mid‑1990s under U.S. Army oversight. In January 2005, control of the property was transferred to the State of Louisiana and the site was renamed Camp Minden Training Site, operated by the Louisiana National Guard. Today, part of the original grounds host an industrial complex, which the state uses for commercial activity. A modern consolidated Guard facility was built to house the 1083rd Transportation Company, 39th Military Police, and 122nd Air Support Operations Squadron.
Toxic Exposure at Camp Minden
Added to the EPA’s Superfund National Priorities List since 1989, Camp Minden was contaminated with a range of hazardous materials, especially explosives like TNT and RDX, solvents, and heavy metals. During its years of munitions production, the facility routinely discharged chemical waste into open lagoons, allowing it to leach into surrounding soil and groundwater. More recently, the site is being investigated for PFAS contamination.
While current PFAS findings are limited, the site’s history of widespread chemical dumping and its ongoing Superfund status suggest that long-term exposure (especially for those stationed or living nearby during active operations) may still pose a risk. If you were stationed at Camp Minden and developed a medical condition related to toxic exposure, our VA lawyers may be able to help you win disability compensation. Contact us for a free evaluation of your case.
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 Minden 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.