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Location
3501, North Aviation Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104, United States
Years of Operation
1942-Present
Joe Foss Field Air National Guard Station is an installation of the South Dakota Air National Guard. Constructed during World War II as a regional airport, it’s now home to the 114th Fighter Wing. Their mission is to employ direct fighter missions worldwide.
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 Joe Foss Field 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.
