POTENTIAL EXPOSURE at Fort McClellan PCB Lets get the word out to our brothers and sisters

2015-05-07 14:33:39 -0400

VA published a website to inform veterans of potential toxic exposures at Ft. McClellan. Ensuring that veterans who suffer from deteriorating health conditions consistent with exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) are able to obtain the care and benefits they need has been a top priority for Veterans Service Organizations. This announcement is a step toward recognizing that these veterans may have long-lasting health effects that are a direct result of their service at Fort McClellan. To read more, visit:

Potential Exposure at Fort McClellan - Public Health

Information about potential exposure to hazardous materials at Fort McClellan, possible health-related problems and VA benefits.

Response by LTC Scott O'Neil made May 7 at 2015 2:41 PM

2015-05-07 14:41:02 -0400

This word is worth spreading

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2015 2:58 PM

2015-05-07 14:58:46 -0400

I am speechless and so sorry for those hurt by this recklessness.

Response by SPC Thomas Grassia made May 8 at 2015 8:37 AM

2015-05-08 08:37:37 -0400

<<< ATTENTION FORT MAC VETS >>>
There is MUCH more to this story. Numerous Facebook groups are dedicated to this subject and those who were exposed.

A great place to start is the Facebook group called The Fort McClellan Health Registry Act located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ [login to see] 8405/
Like many others it is a closed group. Just ask to join and the Admin will respond.

Another is the Ft. McClellan Toxic Exposure Right To Know at https://www.facebook.com/FtMcClellanALToxicExposureRightToKnow

The VA website reports possible exposure to the following:

Radioactive compounds (cesium-137 and cobalt-60)
Chemical warfare agents (mustard gas and nerve agents)
Airborne polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from the Monsanto plant in the neighboring town.

HOWEVER this is just a small listing of the toxic soup present on the post. CBS 60 Minutes once called McClellan the most toxic place on earth.

If you EVER spent ANY time at Fort McClellan Alabama you owe it to yourself to do further research. You may NOT be the only one affected in your family. Many of these toxins cause changes to DNA which is passed along to your children. Veterans have been working hard for years to bring this to light.

If you're a FORT MAC VET it's time to educate yourself because although they took a step in the right direction, the VA is very slow to the subject.

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Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 9 at 2015 2:16 PM

2015-05-09 14:16:47 -0400

Share and share alike on all Social Media.

Response by SGT Dan Knispel made May 11 at 2015 2:51 PM

2015-05-11 14:51:21 -0400

Anything in particular that we should be worried about? I was stationed there in the 80s at the chemical school for AIT.

Response by SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT made Jan 30 at 2016 2:11 PM

2016-01-30 14:11:02 -0500

I am one of the cancer survivors

Response by SPC Thomas Grassia made Feb 4 at 2016 3:17 PM

2016-02-04 15:17:21 -0500

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Ladies and Gents, I must correct my previous statement above where I wrote, “CBS 60 Minutes once called McClellan the most toxic place on earth.” That quote is my error. My investigation has revealed that on Nov 7, 2002, CBS 60 Minutes aired an episode entitled "Toxic Secret" where Dr. David Carpenter, professor of environmental health at the State University of New York, Albany, speaking of the adjacent town of Anniston AL stated ". . . there's no question this is the most contaminated site in the U.S."

I apologize for the error and have corrected and fully sourced the material on the website I created dedicated to my fellow Fort McClellan veterans located at: http://TheFortMacVets.org. Please visit the site for more information. You’ll notice something very strange. I don’t ask you to sign up, register, or request any money! I will post this in the general discussion as well for those that are not aware of this thread. Thank you ALL for your service.

The Fort McClellan Veterans Need Your Voice

Thousands of our nation's veterans were stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama to work, to train, to serve. Many of them are now discovering that Fort McClellan has come back to haunt them . . .

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Feb 5 at 2016 12:12 PM

2016-02-05 12:12:34 -0500

All the old Big Transformers were just full of PCBs and that meant most folks that worked in the Military Electrical Community were exposed and need to be made aware.

Response by CPT Tommy Curtis made May 14 at 2019 12:17 AM

2019-05-14 00:17:31 -0400

Can you post the website address again? I filed several claims for my autoimmune disorder due to McClellan and the last time VA said they would not consider any future claims.

Response by SFC Dr. Jesus Garcia-Arce, Psy.D made Dec 24 at 2022 10:11 PM

2022-12-24 22:11:46 -0500

I was stationed there from june 1972 thru November 1973. I got a lot health issues