Scott Air Force Base
Base Background
Location
South Drive, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 62225, United States
Years of Operation
1917-present
Scott Air Force Base is strategically located near Belleville, Illinois, and is approximately 25 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. It serves as a prominent United States Air Force installation, hosting multiple units including the Air Mobility Command, the U.S. Transportation Command, and the Air Force Network Integration Center. The base plays a critical role in global mobility and cyber operations, and is known for its significant contributions to national defense and military transportation logistics.
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 |