Joint Base Charleston
North Charleston, SC
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
Joint Base Charleston opened in 1942 in response to the start of World War II. The site functioned as an air depot training station for air personnel who would soon deploy overseas. Following the war, the base was converted into a civilian airport and eventually back into a military installation. Today, Joint Base Charleston is home to a number of units, including the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing, and Naval Support Activity.
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 Joint Base Charleston 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.