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 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 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.
