Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1940-Present
Base Background
This site was established in 1940 and takes up over 2,500 acres. The base is used for Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) under the control of Naval Air Station Oceana. The Navy and Marine Corps are both present on the base.
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.
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| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
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If you were stationed at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress 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.