Christmas Valley Air Force Station
Christmas Valley, OR
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1985-2005
Base Background
The Christmas Valley Air Force Station is a former military transmitter station. It was constructed during the Cold War to detect incoming missiles. However, the site was never operational. Military personnel left the area following the end of the Cold War, and the site eventually closed in 2005.
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 & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Christmas Valley Air Force Station 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.