Gunpowder Military Reservation
Glen Arm, MD
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1983-Present
Base Background
The Maryland National Guard has used the Gunpowder Military Reservation site as a training facility since the early 80’s. Officials recently renamed the facility as the H. Steven Blum Military Reservation. This location includes 253 acres of training facilities which includes a weapons range, obstacle course, and live-fire shoot house. There is also a prisoner-of-war training site on the reservation. Currently the 20th Special Forces Group and other units are present on the base.
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.
If you were stationed at the Gunpowder Military Reservation and later experienced adverse health effects, you could be eligible for VA disability benefits at federal level and from Maryland (or your state of residence). Hill & Ponton’s Baltimore VA lawyers may be able to assist you in winning your case.