Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
Lackland Air Force Base was established near San Antonio during World War II, but the site is now part of the Joint Base San Antonio. This site is an Air Force Basic Military Training facility, making it a highly populated military center. It’s currently home to the 802nd Mission Support Group.
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 |
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*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.