Camp Navajo
Base Background
The Arizona Army National Guard Camp Navajo was established in 1942 as Navajo Ordnance Depot. Originally, the base served to ship and store ammunition in support of troops in the World War II Pacific Theater. It’s mission later shifted toward training operations. The base continues to serve as a training site for the National Guard, as well as a command center and storage facility.
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 worked or were stationed at Camp Navajo and developed a medical condition related to PFAS exposure, you may be eligible for compensation and disabled veteran benefits in Arizona (or your state). Contact our Arizona VA attorneys for a free case evaluation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.