Sheppard Air Force Base
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
Sheppard Air Force Base opened in 1941 as an Air Corps training site. Tens of thousands of pilots and mechanics trained at the base during World War II. The location continued air training through the conflicts of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, the base is home to the 82nd Training Wing and 80th Flying Training Wing.
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 Sheppard Air Force Base and later experienced adverse health effects, you could be eligible for disability compensation and disabled veterans benefits. Contact our Texas VA disability lawyers for a free evaluation of your case.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.