My name is Beth Hack and I lived on GAFB from 1961-1968 as a dependent with six brothers and sisters. I am the oldest. My two youngest sisters were born there in 1963 and 1965. I looked up 11 of the bases we lived on including a sister born at Spangdalem AFB in Germany, and a brother born in France. Every base we [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB, 71-73, as a crew chief on the F4. I lived in the barracks and always thought the water tasted funny, however as a country boy; I blamed it on city water. As I am getting older, my health has for sure started to decline. I have tumors all over my body. I shake so bad that I [Read More…]
My name is JoAnn Long. I lived in Adelanto from 1977-1978 then I was stationed at George AFB from mid-1978 to June 1981, assigned to the 35th Aero Squadron. My Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 60350. I worked in Transportation. I lived in the base housing and Adelanto from March 1977 to June 1981. I was never told by the Air Force [Read More…]
My name is Glenn Beck. I was stationed at George Air Force Base from October 1987 through October 1990 assigned to the 35th AGS, 20th AMU. I lived in the dorms/barracks building 593 from ‘87 to ‘89 and then building 267 from ‘89 to ‘90. My AFSC was 32833-Electronic Counter Measures Specialist. I worked on the flight line and was exposed to jet [Read More…]
My name is Janell McNally. I was employed at George AFB elementary school from 2006 to 2010 by the Adelanto School District. I worked in the school building located directly on the George Air Force Base military site. I began experiencing a severe cough and some trouble breathing in October of 2016. I received multiple incorrect diagnoses with no relief of my symptoms [Read More…]
My name is Rosanna Kieru. My husband, Staff Sargent Vincent Kieru, and our two children lived on George Air Force Base from 1988 until it closed. My husband was assigned to the 37th component repair squadron as a jet engine mechanic working on the Wild Weasels. My husband used Tryke [TCE] on daily as a cleaner, had an asbestos exposure daily as it was [Read More…]
My father, Victor Nabors, was stationed at George AFB in the early 80’s. We lived in the George AFB Family Housing for approximately 3 years on Alabama Court. I attended the elementary school on base. While we were stationed there, I become violently ill every year was hospitalized several times with pneumonia. I was diagnosed with asthma while there and placed on numerous [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB from March 1983 – Nov 1984. I was at the Component Repair Squadron (CRS) Group of the 35th TAC Wing. I lived in the dorm across from the BX and showered and drank the water at the dorm and while at work. Played golf at the Course and ate at the Chow Hall regularly. In the early [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB from 1963-1965, nearly 2-years. From the onset of living in the WWII old barracks, I have watched and felt my body slowly disintegrate and cause me heavy pain, discomfort, and a loss of trust for a 17-year old Airman. I as well as so many more put our faith and trust into the Air Force’s hands to [Read More…]
Hi, my name is Karen. I came across Frank Vera’s sites quite by accident, and I must say I was stunned by what I read. I was stationed at GAFB for just 19 months, from Sept. 1974 – May 1976. I lived in one of the barracks on base, although I don’t remember which one. I was pregnant when discharged and had a [Read More…]
In April 1987 the Air Force transferred my husband to George AFB in California. I was 30 years old the mother of 3 wonderful children and life was good, or so we thought. We were given a two story home Texas Ave where we lived until we bought our first home about 9 months later. We played out in the yard, did somersaults, [Read More…]
My father was stationed at George Air Force Base in 1973. I’m assuming he lived in the barracks at that time. He got married and had me in 1976. We move to Germany shortly after and then moved all over from there. We moved back to Georgia Air Force Base in 1986 and we lived in temporary housing for about six months. I [Read More…]
My name is Don Barr. I was stationed in CES from 1986-1989. My first wife lost a set of twins and almost died in the process. She got pregnant again, and we had a daughter with gastroschisis. Her intestines, liver, and part of her stomach were on the outside. While at Lackland getting fixed… we saw our old neighbors whose daughter LaShawn V. [Read More…]
My father (Msgt. Victor “Vic” Nabors) was stationed at George in the early 80’s. He was an aircraft mechanic. He passed away in 2011 after a 5-year battle with squamous cell cancer, COPD, pneumonia, and a pulmonary embolism. He also had hearing issues which I attribute to jet fuel and engine noise. He was exposed to radiation from the aircraft and was in [Read More…]
My name is Misty D. My father, (Jamie D) retired as E-6 Master Instructor, Electronic Warfare, was stationed at George Air Force Base from 1980-1989. I was conceived and delivered at GAFB, and we lived in GAFB Family Housing until I was 6. My father passed away a few months ago from esophageal cancer. Before he died he added me to your Facebook [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB as a crew chief in the 21st TFS from 1986-1989. I lived in the base dorms. After five months of symptoms and visiting several dentists, an ear nose and throat doctor, a neurologist, and an oral surgeon, I was finally diagnosed in April of 2015 with stage 4 cancer of the jaw bone. I had to have [Read More…]
My name is Willis Parsons. My dad (TSgt Franklin A. Parsons) was stationed at George AFB, and we lived at 313 Montana St. in base family housing from Oct 1973 to Sept 1976 when he retired. I have two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister. My dad had a bad heart and died from colon cancer in 1988 at the [Read More…]
I was stationed at George from 88 until it closed. Two years after I left my youngest daughter was diagnosed with a rare thyroid cancer normally associated with radiation exposure and had to have her thyroid removed and hasn’t had any other problems. Both of my daughters had thyroid issues after we left, but only my youngest developed cancer from it.
My name is William M Sawyer. I was stationed at GAFB from 85-88. I was in perfect health and had no cancer in my family. At 20 years old I got stage three cancer that spread from my testicle to both of my lungs. If there is any proof of contaminants in the water, I KNOW it was because of that.
1975- 1977 in base housing and daughters in base schools until 1979; prior husband prostate cancer; children with melanoma and various respiratory issues, skin cancer, and leukemia for me and a cluster of thyroid issues in the whole family!
Stephanie Mitchell set a precedent by winning a Department of Veterans Administration (DVA) claim for survivor benefits because of her husband’s repeated and prolonged exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) at George AFB. “Service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted on a primary basis as the evidence shows that it was directly related to military service.” My name is Stephanie, and [Read More…]
My name is Yvette Allen, I lived on George as a dependent from 1973 to 1982 we lived on Montana Street we drank plenty of water, played in the dirt and took lots and lots of baths in that water. My mother got Cancer first Lung Cancer she was in remission twice but during one remission my father was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. [Read More…]
My name is Brigitte Leehr (Jones), I lived on George AFB from 1976 – 1979. I was a dependent child and we lived on base housing during those years. We were deployed to Lakenheath England in 1979 and within a few months I became ill and was diagnosed with cancer of the Appendix. I was 17 years old. Throughout my 20’s I suffered [Read More…]
My husband has also had Esophageal and prostate cancer. And we lost a child to anencephaly. He was based here, then onto Phu Cat. He got the toxins from everywhere!
I lived at George from 77 to 80 with my family they were young kids at that time. There were always problems with the water. they would shut it off with no notice, then turn it back on it and it would be dirty. This caused a lot of problems with laundry. Also had an ant problem. They would spray the heck out [Read More…]
My name is Melissa Hensley my mother was stationed at George AFB in 1980-1983 so was my father. We lived in Victorville. My mom was a jet engine mechanic she was around trichloroethylene (TCE) so was my father. My mother was diagnosed in 1981 with endometriosis and by God’s amazing grace got pregnant with me. She worked the line until she was 7 months pregnant [Read More…]
My name is Daniel S – Dates at George AFB 1987-1992 – Active duty, Nav-Aids/ MET-NAV – 2067 COMM Squadron I lived off and on base the entire 5 years, some in the barracks, some in base housing. I lived in Adelanto for approximately 1 of those years. Water quality was very poor. It was a pale brown color, and at times darker. there was visible debris in [Read More…]
My name is Andrea Asa Sonnenberg, and my father was a career officer in the USAF. For the first 10 years of my life, we lived on base, moving from such diverse areas as Germany, Mississippi, Nebraska and Illinois. My dad retired when I was in my early 20s. This is our story. 1974 – My father enlisted in the USAF. I was born [Read More…]
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