Carlisle Barracks
Base Background
Location
22, Ashburn Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, United States
Years of Operation
1757-Present
Carlisle Barracks is one of the oldest military installations in the country. Established in 1757, the site has provided training and education for hundreds of years. Most recently, the installation has operated as the Army War College. Their main missions are to develop military leaders, perform research, and maintain historical records.
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 Carlisle Barracks 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.