Camp James A. Garfield (Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant)
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Location
6499, George Road, Ravenna, Ohio, 44266, United States
Years of Operation
1942-Present
The Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant, which was recently named Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center, was first established during World War II. This site supplied overseas troops with ammunition and supplies. The current facility includes training areas such as live fire ranges and digital combat simulators.
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 Ravenna 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.