Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock, TX
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-1992
Base Background
Reese Air Force Base opened in 1941 as a pilot training school. Until its closing in 1995, the base trained over 25,000 pilots on a variety of military aircrafts. The site is now the Reese Technology Center.
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 were stationed at Reese Air Force Base and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for disability compensation, federal benefits and state benefits. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.