Patrick Air Force Base
Patrick Air Force Base, FL
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1940-Present
Base Background
Patrick Air Force Base first opened in 1940 as an air patrol patrol support station during World War II. The Air Force took over the base in 1948. This site became a long range proving ground in 1950. Currently, the base is home to the 45th Space Wing. Personnel on this site focus on space launches, as well as range and combat missiles.
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 & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you lived or worked at Patrick 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.