Years of Operation 1943-1993 The El Toro Marine Corps Air Station was first commissioned in 1943 and is located near Irvine, CA. But they argue that more tests are needed to link the ground water contamination at the air station with that found under Irvine. The evidence was troubling: A vast pool of underground water, stretching more than 3 miles from the edge of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station to the heart of residential Irvine, had been contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical. htnance@flash.net Semper Fi. its interesting to hear all of you havi.g these colon problems and digestive priblems and cancers. Had two children during those years. NGZmN2Y0Njg5MzdkMTQ2ZDlmOGIzZmQ4ZDgyYTc3ZjkzYTkwNTNmMzIxMTAx A Death Sentence for Marines and School Kids? Will try to send this article to them. The Marines are expected to present a timetable for that work at the May 31 meeting of the Orange County Water District. Marines have been exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), suffered serious health consequences, and have no idea of what hit them. Deadly Toxic Chemicals From Marine Base Threaten Irvine Neighborhoods Tim King Salem-News.com A legacy of deadly, hazardous waste from a closed Marine air base is quietly invading parts of Orange County, California. The ultimate build-out of the Tustin Legacy project is expected over 20 plus years. I was stationed at Tustin with H&MS-16 Aviation Ordnance from 1984-1988. Has Orange County been utterly devastated by TCE and PCE? Marine Corps Air Station Tustin (IATA: NTK, ICAO: KNTK, FAA LID: NTK) is a former United States Marine Corps air station, located in Tustin, California. At former MCAS El Toro, veterans and dependents reported cancer and other . I remember the base exchange at El Toro well, there is a great deal to keep up on, thanks for writing. YzcwMzc4NDhmM2E5OTk4NGYwNDU5YmI2NzI5ZTQ2NzkxYTUxNzM0MDRlMjIx cpl rod myers was lta from 1970 to 1973 motor transport painted trucks at lta never seen so much wast. Often times when a de-fuel truck could not be acquired from El Toro, the birds would be towed around the base, especially the civilian produce fields, with the drains left open, until the aircraft was empty! On July 3, 1999, MCAS Tustin was officially closed, 57 years after the base and its iconic hangars arose from the farm fields of Orange County. We also would dump hydraulic and brake fluid in the corner of our compound. Date Posted: 1/23/2009 10:59:23 AM. (See my post below.) But today, as far as compliance with the underground tank-testing program goes, were very pleased.. The building has already led to two lawsuits. NGEwYjY4YTg4NWYxMGQ1MDdlMjg2N2I4OTI0YTg4MTNlYjI2OGZmMGFkMDFm All C-section to save their lives. Tim King: Thanks very much Rod for pointing out these important facts, your dad's service was valuable to this country and I am sorry you lost him. I was stationed at El Toro from 93-95. We also used the TCE at the airfield at Pendleton, just found out about thos through a friend and would like to get more info if possible. Today, asbestos is found in the soil. I have four children with two different mothers, all four having the same complications at birth (shallow breathing and heart rates dropping off). 2023 Salem-News.com. Another one of my sons born at El Toro, had a collapsed bowel at the age of four-months and narrowly survived. According to the City of Tustin's, 'Tustin Legacy' Website, MCAS Tustin- (LTA) has an environmental history of contamination that includes but is not limited to, solvents and jet fuel supporting the base operations, and pesticides associated with the agricultural uses. I work, ate, drink and lived on base. The Marine Corps Tustin base became the first US facility made for the sole purpose of helicopter operations. I traveled between LTA and ElToro frequently. As a long time resident of Orange County, it's been hard to find out why this land hasn't been put to use sooner (besides the economy being what it is). As a teenager I worked for the Post Exchange (PX) at El Toro and Camp Pendleton. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Facing public pressure, tougher laws and a health risk to their own troops, they have given environmental issues a higher priority, said Holm, director of facilities management at the El Toro base. PFAS at Former MCAS Tustin and Its Health Effects One of the primary contaminants found by EPA at the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin was PFAS, polyfluoroalkyl substances. Start contacting your elected officials today and demand an investigation! OGNlMjkzNGMwODMxM2Y4ZTRjMjFmODA2ZTVmNmFhODVhYTIzODUwYzBjZjE5 The Marines conducted their own study and found TCE-contaminated ground water at three locations on the base. All the asbestos-contaminated soil was removed by 2001, and cleanup at the Yuma station continued with a focus on groundwater contamination. When people say were slow, I think its a fair criticism, Holm said. I wanted to post some information about benefits for those of you that have military service, have a disability, are having financial hardships and dont know where to turn. In 2013 I had a 3cm golf ball size tumor/mass removed from my brain stem. The contamination of the base's wells [and ingestion of toxins in the drinking water] made national news on CNN. Was in the first group of 50 to open ElToro- Ran into a volunteer at the WWII Museum NEw Orleans, La., he raised the flag at the opening ceremonies, left El Toro with VMF 212 first stop Hawaii then Midway, more islands after that -- ElToro holds many memories. description of environmental contamination at military bases, particularly Camp Lejeune and former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro ("El Toro"). One of the primary contaminants found by EPA at the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin was PFAS, polyfluoroalkyl substances. Ground Zero Members Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. International Human Rights Organizations Call on President Biden to Close Guantanamo Prison. Did you know your niece, her husband and your great niece live in Santa Ana right beside Tustin. MDNkYzZlYzU2NDIyOGE0ZGQzMmE5OGY1YjQ3M2FiMWMxNTY5NmMwMzhkYjgx By the 1970s, the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin provided support services to the infantry stationed at Pendleton base. I have a number of medical issues that the VA is trying to tell me I was born with, but, why were they not found while I was in service? MCAS Yuma veterans were exposed to fuel wastes like benzene, mercury, lead, TCE, DCE, and PCE. About 95 acres are located in the City of Irvine. Bill Alkofer, Rays son, suffers from many medical illnesses, including a variant of ALS that does not have any medical treatment. The VA initially refused to process her claims before reconsidering and offering her full benefits after Ray lost both his feet. Strange story I know; it is bizarre that Marines were able to upseat the Navy and take over their prominent base that way, but there was not enough room and it was a very expensive operation as it turned out. Tustin, it seems, particularly because of what I gleaned during phone conversations I have held with city officials over the years, is far more responsible in its view and approach than the majority of Irvine councilors, and I applaud this. Keep up the good work! YTkxZGNmNWUzNGUyNDU5ZTdkMTE3YWQ0MWM5NDNlYzVkYjE0NTMxNDcxM2Zi Fortunately, todays Marine is much more sensitive to the environment than 10 years ago. what is our government doing to help us??? James M. Montgomery Engineers, Inc. 1988. I'm healthy, but I stayed away from the Trike. Up until its closure, the base served as a helicopter base. I spent time at both El Toro and Tustin along with Cherry Point, New River, and Cecil Field. Unfortunatly, only one hangar (#1) was marked as an Historical Landmark by the gov't. Therefore, hangar 2 will be demolished. When in service, officers give their lives to protect their country, but it is a real shame that they have to battle the Department of VA for benefits while on their last leg. The EPA declared their high contaminants in the groundwater and the soil. Any reported kidney problems related to Tustin or these toxins? Generated by Wordfence at Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:25:33 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. Y2E5ZDM3MGIxODM1ZGUwNWU5Njc0YmFmYzdkZTMzM2Q1NTM1OWUzNjViNWIw Many approved benefits deny within months of approval due to all the bureaucratic red tape and snail pace investigation. NjBmMDY1MzI4Mzc0MzJiNTc2NzQ4M2E2YzYwN2VhYjk5NWI2ZGU5MzYzNDM2 I feel confident that exposure to chemicals on base led to my AML. we did have kitty litter sometimes. Another retired Marine, Major William Mimiaga, also suffered from a litany of health ailments such as breast cancer, lung cancer, heart failure, and more due to TCE exposure. I wanted to post some information about benefits for those of you that have military service, have a disability, are having financial hardships and dont know where to turn. Editor: Iris, needless to say we are very concerned to hear of this, I have heard from many people who are impacted but this might be the most severe case I have heard of and it sounds like you have it backed up. ZjFmZDU2MzUyNmQxY2NiMDVjNmI2MjM0ZWI5MWZmZjUxZGRlYjlmNTY3Yzlh My email is: joeanayausmc@gmail.com, please add me to your page and send info! ZWMxNjA0NGVmODViNGQzMWU2OTA0NmQ5NTE0NzYzN2E1YmE1MGMxNjkyZjM1 [2] The airfield was 6,000 ft by 400 ft and began operating in November 1942. I now have several medical issues that I believe are related to prolonged exposure to TCE and other chemicals. I was stationed at El Toro from '83-'87 (MAG-11) while living in Tustin Base Housing. I was a mechanic and used solvents daily. In 1992 I had to have surgery for a perforated ulcer. See the California water data here. Surface Disposal Area. We havent always been the best neighbor when it comes to taking care of the environment, Holm said. PFAS chemicals are linked to birth defects, infertility, developmental delays and some cancers. The Tustin Marine Corps Helicopter Air Station and El Toro Marine Corps Air Station have long been among Orange Countys largest producers of hazardous wastes, according to county records. For them, its an acceptable practice., But that doesnt work in Orange County, he said. Prior to his retirement in 1973 he had held positions as the commander of HMH-363, base Operations Officer and base Executive Commander. This base was one of the main aviation support facilities on the West Coast. He told me that the chemicals they sprayed would eat the bottom of their boots. However, after reports of groundwater contamination, the military base closed in 1999. We have a serious problem, and I think this is a big test of the Marines willingness to cooperate.. I am going to site Camp Lejeune as possible proof that MCAS Tustin and El Toro caused these conditions. I suggest everyone file a claim. I was based at MCAS Tustin 85-89. moritz1111@hotmail.com. The two blimp hangars that established Naval Lighter-Than-Air Station Santa Ana in Tustin were built in 1942. Please pass this story to all Marines who may have served at any of the 3rd Marine Air Wing bases and let's continue to bring people onto the same page. Although the Tustin U.S. Marine Corps Air Station closed in 1999 it has left behind astonishingly high levels of contamination. I can't say exactly what happened, I recall being told the lines had rusted out and I'm sure that probably is exactly what happened. (IRVINE, Calif.) - Toxic waste from the now-closed El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Irvine is seeping underground into one of the richest neighborhoods in southern California . Your email address will not be published. Is DoD/DoN going to continue ignoring claims by Vietnam Era veterans for anomalies not in the original cancer listing; colon/rectal cancer, bacterial & fungal growths completely blocking nasal cavities, growths on/in both kidneys, continuing raspatory issues, complete adrenal failure/shut-down, etc? I have lost so many fellow Marines to various cancers and illness and know of several that are currently battling various cancers. Salem-News.com's John Uldrich, Bob O'Dowd and Tim King at MCAS Tustin in 2009. Designated as a Master Jet Base, its four runways (two of 8,000 feet (2,400 m) and two of 10,000 feet . On July 3, 1999, MCAS Tustin was officially closed, 57 years after the base and its iconic hangars arose from the farm fields of Orange County. Its primary purpose was to provide support services and material for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and for other units utilizing the base. The 'Great Park Corporation'- overseeing the 'park' project, and the city of Irvine are in quite a fix. The Environmental Protection Agency identified 12 sites for cleanup. Trying to find documentation about use of this solvent by f-18 mechanics during this time. MCAS Tustin 1988-91, CH-46 Crewchief. A large part of our job is education, Holm said. As I recall, it was finally determined that there was a major underground leak and it was stopped in the next few days. The source was not known and there was concern that we could have a major explosion unless the source was determined and fixed. I was Stationed on MCAS (H) Tustin 1981-1984 as well as a few months on El Toro. The TCE is far from the only contaminant prominent at El Toro, another is PCE - perchloroethylene, another chemical degreaser, and another is Benzene, a fuel ingredient that is extremely dangerous. Unknown at this time of whether it is cancer at this time. YWNiMzgzMTYxYmZjODhmMDFhYThkZTA0ODQ5YTNlZTI5ZWI0ODliODg4Yjlj The City of Tustin reported spending approximately $680,000 on capital improvements for the South Hangar through June 30, 2019, and planned an additional $4,300,000 to improve the functionality. As Roger Butow pointed out at the time, Agron knew damned well that the ground under the flightline was more toxic than anything we already knew about, they had no choice. As part of a $7.5-million military contract awarded recently to a Santa Ana firm, a long-awaited inspection of 460 underground fuel storage tanks at the El Toro base is scheduled to begin this. Laura was the first person to receive disability benefits related to TCE exposure. If you have health issues please file a claim. YmMxZmE5NGU4YzhhMzA3NWZmY2M0MDRmYTMwODcyNDVlN2RhYmRjNTk4ZmM5 MjkwNDhlYzFjMTIzMTgwYjZiNmQzNWE0MWFmYmQwNTE2NTQxOGE0ZGQxOWRh Since being out I've had diverticulitis, 2 colonoscopies with polyps removed both times and in 2012 Acute Myeloid Leukemia for which I needed a bone marrow transplant. Tustin announced last week that, due to "deferred federal caretaker activities," it will beef up police presence around the north hangar to clear "trespassers and secure buildings that pose. I would like to know more, if you don't mind, please drop an email to me, tim@salem-news.com I appreciate your contact very much and we protect the privacy of those we work with, thank you. For many years, the US military leased more than 500 acres surrounding the Tustin ranch road base for agricultural purposes. $3.32M. I also spent a few months in MCAS El Toro and Camp Lejeune. YzMxNWVmNTY5M2NjMmMzOTg2NDE1MGIzZTM5NjMzOTAyMDFlNDMxNTZiMDAx The US Marine community recognizes this place as the location from which it would launch blimp operations to support the US Navy, while fighting during World War II. ok We use cookies on our website to allow you the best possible service. HAZMAT did not exist until the early 90s and has only recently become an other than collateral duty. by Roger Butow. Perchlorate Contamination in the Mather Air Force Base Water Service Area [HTML] HC Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County 5/6/1998 Aerojet-General Corporation Preliminary Health Reviews in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County [HTML] HC Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County 9/2/1998 Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base (a/k/a Marine Corps Logistics Base Varying levels of trichloroethylene, or TCE, have been detected in the ground water beneath the El Toro air base and portions of Irvine. El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (2005) by Justin Ruhge ZjhlYTdkNmViN2IyYjcwZTliYzA5OWM5ZGY0YWI3MjE4NjBlNTU2ZDk5MWM4 Under California law, all underground chemical and fuel tanks should have been inspected by their owners by 1986. . My daughter was born while we lived there. NjU2YTAzMjIzYWZkNzQyNjY4OWJhZmMzMmFlYTk3NjQ5YTdlMDlmYjg1MTFh NTIwMGEwOTg5NzA5YzA2MTc4NWFjMDE3ZDc4M2Y2MDBkNDliMTVhNWNhMDA0 The longtime Marine Corps Air Station, . When you pass through the Marine Corps Air Station (Helicopter) Tustin, you will see two giant decommissioned blimps reminding you of the height of US innovation and their road to military success. According to the Federal government, the PFAS used at bases is in the form of firefighting aqueous film forming foam (AFFF). NTdhZTU5NTE2MDFhOTA1YzgxZWFmMzFiNDk2ZDkzMzczNzdiMTVmYjI3M2Rl I am a vet. What is even more interesting, is that the Tustin base splits the distance between the two points. ZTgwZTEyNjQ0MjM2YTdkN2QxZDZiNmFmNjhjOGUwMmJjYTljZjE2ZTFkZjI1 We've written at length about the contamination of MCAS El Toro in Southern California, the now-closed Marine Corps air base that was a center of military defense for both Orange County and Los Angeles for half a century, however we haven't devoted very much space to a second nearby base, MCAS Tustin. Construction of the Tustin LTA facility began on April 1, 1942; it was operational in just over 6 months. Purpose of this petition is request the Navy's Public Health Center to evaluate the risks of occupational exposure to TCE and other contaminants at MCAS El Toro, including the El Toro Marine Corps School (ETMS) and to perform a chromosome breakage test (blood test) to confirm radiation exposure. My husband was stationed at el toro 1981-1986. The Marine Corps took over operations in 1951. On July 3, 1999, MCAS Tustin was officially closed, 57 years after the base and its iconic hangars arose from the farm fields of Orange County. MjEzOTA2NjAwNDU4MDYzNGI1MzQwN2VlMDgyYTBkODlmMzRjNDFkMWJhMmE2 The Marines on Okinawa removed potentially contaminated soil near a Marine Corps Air Station Futenma hangar Friday following the spill of 60,000 gallons of potentially toxic firefighting foam two . 27 June. The studies also suggested the plume was moving in a westward direction at a rate of 1 to 4 feet a day. The DRMO was the storage area for containerized liquids, scrap, and salvage materials from El Toro and MCAS Tustin. Six months after the VA released the benefits, Ray died. As the local water district official delivered his report at a recent public meeting, he built a case against the military as the source of the contamination. YzJkYWY2OWZiZTEzMzAxYTg4NjVlMzcxM2NmZjViZWFkYzk1MDdjNDM2NjI0 I had terrible lower stomach problems during my time at El Toro which was more than two years of service. 17026 in the City of Tustin as recorded in the County (TLCP) ownership. Financial Services Center. There are those like myself, who served at both bases. Just before El Toro closed, the helicopters that had traditionally been based at MCAS Tustin LTA (Lighter Than Air) - the WWII blimp base a few miles from El Toro, were moved to El Toro. NzVkZDYwN2IzNGEwOWMxYzEzZjM2N2FkOTc3MGQ0NjRhZmNmY2ZmMWFkY2Rk MzNiMWUyMWFjNmQxMWEyNzcwZmNjYTAzNTg4ZDVjNTQ1NzZjOTQ2MDcwNDE0 Question: Regarding MCAS TUSTIN - H and MCAS EL TORO TCE/PCE AIR & WATER CONTAMINATION. Contamination was first suspected in 1985, when local water agencies found traces of TCE in agricultural wells near the western edge of the El Toro base. Frankly, I wish we could move faster. Roger Butow has pointed to the fact that the system at MCAS El Toro to remove the TCE contamination from the groundwater, captures the toxic liquid and discharges it raw and untreated into the Pacific Ocean through an outfall pile a short distance off the coast of South Laguna. The corps is willing to right the environmental wrongs of the past and cooperate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies, which have complained for years about the militarys failure to clean up its hazardous waste, he said. I have a baby and this is caused to move out asap!! The document includes detailed planning standards, policies, regulations, and implementation strategies to guide the reuse and the development of the site. Who should I contact about this. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I hope that the federal government will do the right thing and not allow these contaminated sites to be passed off on unsuspecting local governments which would only make the exposure to the public worse. Marine Corps Air Station El Toro (ICAO: KNZJ, FAA LID: NZJ) was a United States Marine Corps Air Station located next to the community of El Toro, near Irvine, California.. Before it was decommissioned in 1999, it was the 4,682-acre (19 km 2) home of Marine Corps Aviation on the West Coast. We (me and my wife and drs.) NLTAS Santa Ana was decommissioned in 1949 . Thanks, I currently live in the new homes by tustin fields. Established in 1942, the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin is a former US Marine Corps Air Station in Orange County, California. Fuel, turbine exhaust enteral bladders in CH- 46 In my case, I have a 30% non-service connected pension which is 1,072.00 a month. "Memorandum of Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1.3. ZWIwMzk4NmQ3YTIzYzgyN2JkYTM1MjBiZTMzMmRlYTNmYWQzMmVlZWM4ZDYx I'm currently 70% disabled through the VA and I'm still awaiting my Navy Medical Records. The Air Station was established in 1942 as Naval Lighter-Than-Air Station Santa Ana, a base for airship operations in support of the United States Navy's coastal patrol efforts during World War II. Thanks for the recent articles regarding MCAS El Toro and MCAS Tustin (LTA). I was discharged in July 1980. Congress mandated that the Navy and Marine Corps contact veterans of Camp Lejeune regarding the contamination of the base wells. Ray Alkofer spent three years, from 1951 to 1953, stationed at El Toro, where he and thousands of service members were seriously exposed to many dangerous chemicals. Most of these heroes were denied benefits by the VA. The Marines have also refused to pay the county penalties. Orange County residents were shocked by the 28 February 2012 Los Angeles Times article by Nicole Santa Cruz, titled: 'Toxic chemical found under O.C. It does seem like the city is being somewhat transparent in dealing with the toxic matter and while that is the least they can do, it is still noticeably better in spirit than Irvine as noted in this article. i have had abdominal problems since a year after being discharged. In addition, a hazardous waste recycling program has been launched on the bases to sell unused or contaminated jet fuel, solvents, paints and petroleum-based products to civilian contractors. Semper Fi! None of these sites has yet been excavated or tested, so it is not known whether they contain any high levels of toxic wastes or radioactive material. They do not have funds to continue, they spent them and then at the last minute, announced that they would not be tearing up the flightline after all, to extend the highly touted project. 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