Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth, KS
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1827-Present
Base Background
Fort Leavenworth was built in 1827, and it remains an Army base and educational center today. It is also one of the oldest and largest National Historic Landmark Districts of the Army. The School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry opened at the base in 1881. This school then became the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
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 Fort Leavenworth, you may be eligible for compensation for health conditions connected to toxic exposure.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.