Vandenberg Air Force Base
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1958-Present
Base Background
Vandenberg Air Force Base opened in 1958 and includes over 98,000 acres of land, as well as 35 miles of coastline. This site is the only military base in the country that focuses on launching unmanned satellites into polar orbit. They also completes space and missile testing. The 30th Space Wing currently manages the base. Since the base first opened, there have been over 1,700 launches.
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 or worked at Vandenberg Air Force Base and developed a medical condition related to PFAS exposure, you could be eligible for compensation and disabled veteran benefits. Contact our California VA attorneys 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.