McEntire Joint National Guard Base
Hopkins, SC
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1943-Present
Base Background
McEntire Air National Guard Base is home to the 245th Air Traffic Control Squadron and 169th Fighter Wing. The base provides air-to-air and air-to-ground mission support worldwide. They also perform air traffic control and fighter missions.
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 McEntire Joint 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.