Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center
Gulfport, MS
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
The Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center was established in 1942 as a Seabees base. The Seabees are civilian construction workers, and this unit began military service around the country and internationally during World War II. Starting in 1944, the base focused on training electricians, engineers, diesel workers, radio workers, and quartermasters. Today, the Amphibious Construction Fleet Units and Maritime Prepositioning Force are among the resident units. This site is home to over 4,500 Navy Seabees.
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 Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center 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.