Cannon Air Force Base
Cannon Air Force Base, NM
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1909-Present
Base Background
Cannon Air Force Base was established in 1909 as an airport. It became a municipal airport in the 1920’s until the military began using the site in the early 1940’s. The base first hosted the P-51 Mustang and Tactical Air Command in 1951, and it became Cannon Air Force Base several years later. Currently, this site is home to the 27th Special Operations Wing. The unit focuses on airpower operations.
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 Cannon Air Force Base 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.