Redstone Arsenal

Base Background

Location Huntsville, Alabama, 35898, United States
Years of Operation 1941-Present

Established during World War II, Redstone Arsenal is a base located near Huntsville, AL. The base originally served as a production center for chemical weapons, later hosting rocket and missile programs. The army continues to use this location for a variety of rocket and missile operations, including planning, research, and development.

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 or worked at Redstone Arsenal and may have been exposed to firefighting foam, you might 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.