Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Marietta, GA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1943-Present
Base Background
Dobbins Air Reserve Base was established in 1943 as Marietta Army Airfield. The US Army Air Force used the base during World War II, but the site was transferred to the Georgia National Guard and Air Force Reserve following the War. It was renamed Dobbins Air Force Base in 1950 and Dobbins Air Reserve Base in 1992. This base is currently home to the 94th Airlift Wing, focusing on organizing and training personnel for war and emergency response.
Toxic Exposure at Dobbins Air Reserve Base
The Air Force has acknowledged PFAS contamination of soil and groundwater at multiple bases in Georgia, potentially affecting the surrounding areas and local communities. In the state of Georgia, four military bases have been confirmed as PFAS contamination sites: Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta (and the adjacent Air Force Plant 6), Savannah Air National Guard Base at the Savannah Airport, Robins Air Force Base near Macon and Moody Air Force Base near Valdosta.
If you developed a medical condition related to toxic exposure after living or working at or near the base, our VA disability lawyers may be able to help you obtain compensation. Get a free case evaluation to explore your legal options.
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 |
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
Paths to Getting Compensation
Veterans and civilians who lived or worked at or near the base may be able to receive disability benefits if they developed health conditions associated with toxic exposure. This would require:
Documenting the time spent at the base using service records and other documentation
Gathering comprehensive medical evidence
Obtaining expert medical opinions to establish a link between the diagnosed medical conditions and the toxic exposure
Making a VA disability claim or pursuing a lawsuit