Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
Base Background
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 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 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.