Vance Air Force Base
Enid, OK
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1949-Present
Base Background
Vance Air Force Base opened in 1949. The site focused on pilot training in the following decades, flying aircrafts like the T-38 and Beechjet T-1 Jayhawk. Today, the base is home to the 71st Flying Training Wing. They train Air Force Pilots and military officers, as well as members of the Air National Guard.
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 at Vance Air Force Base and later experienced adverse health effects, you may 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.