Jessica R. Barnes

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 airplanes. He also cross-trained into computers and worked in the flight control room My Grandfather had High Blood pressure, Diabetes, Congestive Heart failure, Kidney Disease, Cysts, Warts, Depression, Memory loss, Anxiety, Sleeping disorders, Chronic Coughing, Loss of smell, loss of vision,

Please include the following information in your statement.

  • Your GAFB address. 4 Michigan Ave
  • Did you swim in the base pool? My mom who was a dependent did
  • Did you have a flower or vegetable garden? My mom had a flower garden
  • Describe the drinking water quality. My mom described the water as tasting funny sometimes like pennies sometimes it looked brownish
  • Describe any environmental concerns that you witnessed. My mom stated sometimes it smelled funny and there would be smoke like a forest fire was around
  • Were you able to get your (or your child’s) COMPLETE military file, including medical records, autopsy report, or death certificate, from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)? My mom is unable to get any records we have my grandfather’s medical records from George AFB

I am not a doctor, Veterans Service Officer (VSO), or attorney; therefore, I cannot provide medical or legal advice.

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