Key Field Air National Guard Base
Meridian, MS
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1935-Present
Base Background
Key Field National Guard Base was originally an airport, and it opened as Key Field in 1935. This site was named after Al and Fred Key, who set a record for sustained flight through an air-to-air refueling method. In-flight refueling remains a main mission of Key Field today. The site is currently home to the 186th Air Refueling Wing, 153rd Air Refueling Squadron, 238th ASOS, 248th ATCS, and other tenants.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Key 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.