Channel Islands Air National Guard
Base Background
The Channel Islands Air National Guard Station is currently home to the 146th Airlift Wing and the 562nd Air Force Band. The station’s main missions include providing humanitarian support following disasters, air dropping equipment to combat and in-training troops, completing medical missions, and more. They primarily fly the C-130 Hercules, which is an aircraft used in firefighting. The plan is able to drop 3,000 gallons of water and firefighting substances on fire sites.
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 participated in missions at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station and developed health issues related to toxic exposure, you could be eligible for monthly compensation and disabled veteran benefits. Contact our California VA disability lawyers for a free evaluation of your case.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.