Holloman Air Force Base
Base Background
Holloman Air Force Base was established in 1942 as Alamogordo Air Field. The base played an important role in deploying troops to the Pacific Theater during World War II. During the 20th century, the base hosted a variety of fighter jets. Currently, this site is home to the 49th Wing. Pilots train on the F-16 Fighting Falcons, T-38 Talon, and MQ-9 Reapers.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Holloman Air Force 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.