Hancock Field Air National Guard Base
Mattydale, NY
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
Hancock Field is located in the Syracuse, NY area and is home to the 174th Attack Wing. The site was first established during World War II. The unit’s main focus is the operation of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts. They also perform intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, as well as ground support operations.
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 |
If you were stationed at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base 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.