Fort Bliss
Base Background
Location
Marshall Road, El Paso, Texas, 79916, United States
Years of Operation
1848-Present
Fort Bliss, spanning western Texas and eastern New Mexico, is unique among Army installations with its main post in El Paso, Texas, while 90% of training lands and multiple base camps are in New Mexico. It also differs in having a large portion of military housing off-post, offering both benefits and challenges for soldiers. At Fort Bliss, soldiers receive mission-ready training, support for their families, and encouragement to engage with the community.
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 |