Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Base Background
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island was established during World War II as an airfield. This location is now one of the key naval aviation sites in the Pacific Northwest. Base personnel focus on areas including air traffic control, air terminals, ground electronics, search and rescue, fuels, and naval weapons systems training.
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 Whidbey Island 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.