Location: Hopkins, SC 29061
Years of Operation: 1943-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 toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects |
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Increased cholesterol Reproductive, developmental, liver, kidney, and immunological issues in laboratory animals. Tumors in animals. (Source) |
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.
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