Columbus Air Force Base
Columbus Air Force Base, MS
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
Columbus Air Force Base was established in 1941 as an army air field. At the time, the base focused on bomber and fighter pilot training. This site was renamed Columbus Army Flying School a year after opening, and about 195 pilots graduated per month during World War II. Flight training activities continued through the conflicts of the twentieth century. Today, the base is home to the 14th Flying Training Wing, Mission Support Group, Medical Group, and Operations Group.
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 Columbus 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.