Robins Air Force Base
Base Background
Robins Air Force Base was built in 1942 as Warner Robins Army Air Depot. It was renamed Robins Air Force Base in 1948, and military personnel at the site provides logistics support to a variety of Air Force Units. The base is currently the largest industrial complex in the state of Georgia. It’s home to the 78th Air Base Wing and over 60 other units.
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 Robins 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.