Wurtsmith Air Force Base was a United States Air Force base located in Oscoda, Michigan. It was operational from 1923 to 1993 and primarily served as a strategic bomber base during the Cold War era. The base played a significant role in various military operations, including training missions, nuclear deterrent efforts, and support for combat operations. In the later years […]
Hidden Costs of Service: Cancerous Water at Superfund Sites
John Smith was a U.S. Army veteran who served at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from 1985 to 1987 (now designated a “superfund site“). During his time at the base, he and his family lived on the base and used the base’s drinking water, which was later found to be contaminated with various chemicals. Unbeknownst to John and his family, […]
Anniston Army Depot
There have been concerns about potential health hazards associated with exposure to hazardous substances at the Anniston Army Depot. The site has been identified as a Superfund site by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to the presence of contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and heavy metals in the soil and groundwater.