Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi was established during World War II as a flight training facility. The base trained over 300 cadets per month during 1941 alone, making it the largest pilot training facility in the world at one point. This base currently runs an 18-month pilot training program.
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.