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The west coast’s primary Marine Corps aviation base was the ‘El Toro Marine Air Station.’ It was shut down in 1999 and is undergoing significant alteration; new dwellings are being constructed, and a park will soon occupy the site.

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Being exposed to specific toxins while working or going through a specific area can lead to severe health issues depending on the toxin you were exposed to. The perfect example of that is the Marine Corps Air Station (H) in Tustin. This air station started working in 1942, and it’s in Orange County, CA. The Air Corps Station in Tustin is fundamental to the overall history of the Marine Corps since people here patrolled California’s coast during World War II. Therefore, the Marine Corps had control over it and used it for military purposes until it was closed. Regardless of that, this Marine Corps Air Station Tustin was also essential for helicopter operations. Performing all those activities led to the place having tons of toxins and contaminants that are harmful to the human body…

The Marine Corps Air Station El Toro is a former military base. MCAS El Toro was established in 1942 and operated until 1999 on the West Coast. Back in the 1960s, a large gaggle of US Marines departed for and returned from Vietnam via El Toro MCAS. This base, which supported Pacific Fleet Marine Forces was formerly a US Marine Corps Air Station. It was located close to the town of El Toro and not far from Irvine, California. It encompassed about 4,682 acres and housed Marine Corps aviation until being decommissioned. Marine Corps Air Station El Toro is just one of the many military facilities in the nation that are seriously polluted by spilled PFAS for many years, some of which are quite dangerous. The military base was built as a Master Jet Station, meaning that thanks to its fo…

Spanning about 4,700 acres, the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro came into operation in 1943 near Irvine, California, becoming home to Marine Corps Aviation – West Coast. The base soon became the largest jet fighter facility on the West Coast, supporting the Fleet Marine Forces in the Pacific Ocean. The runways at the base were large enough to cater to the largest aircraft in the US arsenal. El Toro also became a base for the military to send and receive their forces during the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, the site had to close down in 1999. Let’s go over why the site closed down and the legacy it left behind. Leaving a Toxic Exposure Legacy Behind After the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro closed down, preliminary investigations revealed a seriously high PFAS concentration a…

Considered a powerful herbicide, Agent Orange became controversial after the United States military sprayed over 12,000 square miles of Vietnamese jungles to remove forest cover for Vietnamese troops in the Vietnam war. Sixty years later, the legacy of Agent Orange continues. It is not limited to the severe health concerns arising from exposure to Agent Orange but also the United States government’s liability for their reckless actions, the damage caused by a powerful herbicide, and how to care for the victims. More Than $240 Million in Settlements! In this Paul Ehline Ride blog, we will explore why the US used Agent Orange in Vietnam, what makes it so deadly, and why it’s led to over $240 Million in settlements so far. Let’s get started! Agent Orange: Dioxin Contamination in H…