The following is an editorial submitted to Civilian Exposure and published with permission from…
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Air ForceMilitary Contamination Sites
Military Bases’ Contamination Will Affect Water for Generations
The following is a recent article about military contamination and the work by advocates…
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George Air Force Base occupies 5,347 acres and is located in San Bernardino County, California near the cities of Victorville and Adelanto. The base was established in World War II and closed in December 1992. Its mission was to support tactical fighter operations and provided training for air crews and maintenance personnel. To meet mission requirements, the base engaged in a variety of support operations such as aircraft maintenance and fire fighting training that mandated the use and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.