Whiteman Air Force Base
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
Whiteman AFB opened in 1942 as Sedalia Army Air Field. This site was home to the C-46 and C-47 transport planes. After the military closed the site temporarily, they reopened the base under its current name. It became the main location for the Strategic Air Command. Whiteman AFB is currently home to the 509th Bomb Wing, which is the only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber unit in the world.
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 Whiteman 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.