Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Base Background
Location
11001, D Street, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78418, United States
Years of Operation
1941-Present
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 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 Naval Air Station Corpus Christi 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.