Dyess Air Force Base
Dyess Air Force Base, TX
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
Dyess Air Force Base opened in 1942 as Tye Army Airfield. The site briefly became a Texas Army National Guard Training site but was later inaugurated as an air base in the early 50’s. Today, the base is home to the 7th Bomb Wing.
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 Dyess Air Force Base and later experienced adverse health effects, you could be eligible for monthly compensation and disabled veteran benefits. Contact our Texas 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.