Naval Air Station Meridian
Meridian, MS
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1961-Present
Base Background
This base was commissioned in 1961 as the Naval Auxiliary Air Station. Naval pilot training was among the main missions of the base, and the location became a full Naval Air Station in 1968. Military personnel on the base continue to produce aviation and technical training today. There are several units on the base that provide training, aviation, physical, and personnel support.
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 Naval Air Station Meridian and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation for health conditions connected to toxic exposure.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.