Newark Air Force Base
Base Background
Location
851, Irving Wick Drive West, Heath, Ohio, 43056, United States
Years of Operation
1953-1996
Newark Air Force Base originally opened in 1953 and was used as an equipment storage facility. At the time, it was called the Heath Maintenance Annex of Dayton Depot. The site then became a repair and laboratory facility for the Air Force during the following decades. It officially became Newark Air Force Base in 1987 and closed in 1996.
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 Newark Air Force Base 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.