My name is Faye. My stepfather SSgt. Norman Hill was stationed at George AFB from approx. 1962 to 1965. I don’t remember the squadron only that he worked on the flight line. My mom worked on base at the exchange. We lived in Victorville, I believe it was Hesperia Rd. I came to live with them around 1963 when I was a teen. [Read More…]
My name is Staff Sergeant William R. Mastro. I was stationed at George AFB from 1976 through 1979 and was assigned to the 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, and the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. My Air Force Specialty Code was 70250B. I was assigned to and worked in several buildings on the flight-line. I lived in the base barracks for [Read More…]
My name is Melba George and I was stationed at George AFB from 1989-1991 and worked in the 35th Supply Squadron. I was pregnant and had my daughter there in 1990. I lived in the dorms until I gave birth to my daughter and then lived in base housing at 144 Oregon until I relocated to another base. I was heated and cooled [Read More…]
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…]
My name is Dewey Lowman. I was stationed at George AFB from 1982 to 1989, assigned to the 37th CRS Squadron and then the 35th CRS Squadron. My Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 328X4. I worked in the Component Repair building and the 37th CRS mobility building. I lived in the 37 CRS dormitory from 1982 to 1984 then at 3 Cory [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB in 1986. I was only there five months before being flown out Airevac to Wilford Hall hospital at Lackland AFB, Texas. I don’t know where to begin. I was a nurse in the Labor and Delivery and Postpartum unit. The behavior of the people I worked with was insane and I believe there’s evidence that my Chief [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…]
I was stationed at George AFB from 1979-82 and I was a firefighter. I lived in the dorms. No government agency notified me of the problems there, I stumbled across this info by accident. So far I have had Gallbladder issues, finally removal, and also liver problems. I have a daughter that has autoimmune issue, heart issues, and mast cell issues. I have [Read More…]
My husband was stationed at George AFB in 1991-1992, just over 10 months, during the shut-down/turn-over phase. They at one point required we line up for bottled water because ‘over fluoridation in the base water supply that’ll turn your teeth brown’. I was pregnant at the time and gave birth off-base. I had a hard pregnancy & developed SLE lupus while there, undiagnosed [Read More…]
My name is Steven Adams and I was stationed at GAFB from April 1975 until July 1978. I was assigned to the 35th Security Police Squadron as an 81152. I lived in the barracks for approximately a year before moving off base. We were notified on several occasions to drink bottled water because of issues with the drinking water but never given anything [Read More…]
My name is Gary J Lopresti, I was stationed at GAFB from 1969 to 1973. I was assigned to the 434th TAC Squadron as Environmental Systems Specialist. I was exposed to TCE, Benzenes, Exhaust fumes, and many other toxicants over the years while I was stationed. My wife, daughter and I lived on base for two years. I myself had lived on base [Read More…]
My name is William Holley. I was stationed at George AFB from 1980 through 1983 and from 1988 through 1991, base closing was in discussion at the time. I was reassigned to Edwards AFB in 1991. I was assigned to 21st Tactical Training Squadron and 29th TASS and lived in dormitory and base housing during my two tours there. Always experienced headaches, tiredness and [Read More…]
My name is George Gibson. I am a dependent of Paul Gibson. My dad and family lived at 153 Oregon Street From 1969-72. My Dad was a career Airman from 1955-75. He achieved the rank of Ssgt and his mos was communications/cryptography. I remember George AFB as one of the best times of my life. Not knowing what was ahead of my life [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB, CA from December 1976 to July 1981 (4 1/2 years). I have had numerous health issues since being stationed there. During my time there, I swam in the base pool, drank the water, showered in the water on base, and ate food prepared with that water in the base cow halls. I lived in the old WWII [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 Jessica R. Barnes my Grand Father was Stationed at George AFB Francis S. Zoldak Jr was stationed at George AFB from 1972 to 1979. My mom as a dependent lived in the base housing, on Michigan Ave, from 1972 to 1979. My grandfather was exposed to gas, grease, mechanic chemicals, fire chemicals, any chemicals that had to do with the [Read More…]
My name is Joyce B and I lived at 542 Utah & worked (AFB Commissary) on George AFB from 1985 to 1987 with my enlisted husband & two boys. I divorced my husband & remarried. Became pregnant in Sept 1988 and was employed on base as a Civil Servant working for Civil Engineering until April 1989. I also lived in base housing while I was [Read More…]
My name in April Mandeville and I was born at George Air Force Base in 1984 while my parents were stationed there from 1983-1989. My dad worked as SP flight chief next to the flight line then cross-trained to training management. I was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism at the age of 16 and had to have one of my para-thyroids removed along with the kidney [Read More…]
My name is Daniel Lee Howell. I was stationed at George AFB from 1976 to 1978, worked at the golf course, burn pits, dump, and base housing. I was put in the hospital while there for almost two months for an unknown illness, with weakness, heart racing and breathing issues could never say what was causing it. I have been suffering from problems since [Read More…]
My name is Scott Fanus. I was stationed at George AFB and lived in the base family housing with my wife and children from 1986 to December 1992 when George AFB closed. I was, assigned to the 831 Security Police Squadron and my Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 81150 and worked in the Security Police, Armory, LE Desk, Flight Line shop/building/areas. Health [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB from 1982-1986 was in the 39TFS, 39TFTS, 20TFTS, and assigned to the 1st GAF with the 2020TFTS. My son was born on George in 1982. I have three children my oldest was also at George with us. We lived in Adelanto and on base. My medical issues are diabetes, congestive heart failure (4 stints placed), amputation of [Read More…]
My name is Tresa Sticker. I was stationed at George AFB from 1979 to 1984, assigned to the 561st TFS; 562nd TFS; and the 39th TFS Squadron’s. My Air Force Specialty Code was 271X2 Squadron Operations Specialist. I worked in those squadron buildings along the flight line. I lived in the base housing from 1981 to 1986. I do not know if I [Read More…]
I, Sandra Wells, was stationed on George AFB from 1981 to 1985. My husband then was Master Sgt. James William Glover. He was in the 562nd amu 37th TFW. I saw almost every day in the summer at the base pool and lived at 415 Cory Blvd. On the base. I suffer from severe arthritis, depression, joint pain, have had COPD for 10 [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…]
Msgt James Glover Retired. Stationed at George AFB from 1981 to 1985. Crew Chief 562nd AMU 37th TFW. Numerous kidney stones while stationed at George. Today I have neuropathy. I will be 60 in August. I have suffered from stomach problems for years as well. Not as bad as it used to be. I lived at 415 Cory Blvd. I still have copies [Read More…]
My name is Ruth (Dean) Klonowski. I was stationed at George AFB from 1987 to 1991, assigned to the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 21st TFS. I worked as a Communication and Navigation Systems Specialist on the flight line. I lived in the barracks and dorms, and in Adelanto. I remember during base orientation (January 1988) we were told not to get pregnant, it [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…]
I, Rose (Brown), was stationed at George AFB from 1986 to 1991. I had multiple health issues while at the base and was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition many years later. The symptoms started while on active duty…but when I filed a claim, they claimed they couldn’t find my medical records and denied it. I have managed to get a few of my [Read More…]
I was stationed at George AFB from February 1984 to April 1986. I was an Air Cargo Specialist. AFC 60551. A few weeks after arriving at George AFB, my eyeballs swelled up. I’m not talking about around the eyes, my eyeballs themselves. My vision was similar to that of a spider. The doctors said it was a reaction to something in the area. [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…]
I was a F-105 Aircraft Mechanic from 1973 – 1977 and worked the flight line. I was always covered in fuel, oil, and hydraulic fluid. I can see that a lot of my health problems have a reason now. Thank you for making me aware.
I was stationed at George from 73-74 and then 75-78. I was with MMS as a weapons loader. Our shop was the last hanger next to the old weapons storage area on the east end of the runway. When I arrived in 73, we stayed in the WW II barracks until they were torn down and new ones were built. Worked on F-105 [Read More…]
I lived there twice during the early 80’s and late 80’s and was one of the last families to moved during the closure in late 1991. I remember towards the end of the closure we would get busses off base to a different school in the city. I’ve been telling people the story of when I lived at George AFB and took a [Read More…]
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