K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base
K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, MI
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1949-1995
Base Background
K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base opened in 1949 as a municipal airport. The Air Force took over the site in 1956, and units like the 473rd Fighter Group and 56th Fighter Group moved onto the base in the following years. The base officially closed in 1995 following the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act. Environmental activities occurred on the base following this closure.
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 K.I. Sawyer 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.