Base Background
Location
3392, Phillis Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577, United States
Years of Operation
1939-1993
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base opened as a municipal airport in 1939, and it became a defense site a year later. The initial mission of the base was firearm and mission training. During the 20th century, base personnel also focused on air crew training and recruitment. This location officially closed in 1993.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Myrtle Beach 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.
