Prescribed Burn Will Include Air Monitoring for DU

Posted At : August 22, 2008 9:39 AM | Posted By : Admin
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Oahu', Hawaii The Army will be conducting a prescribed control burn on an impact area as part of a 1,200-acre range sweep planned for Schofield Barracks. The clearance is an annual event the installation conducts as part of its range maintenance program. Air monitors will be used to ensure that DU contamination is not dissipated through the air due to DU projectiles being found on the range area in the past.

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A Royal Bomb Disposal Event

Posted At : February 5, 2008 10:19 AM | Posted By : Admin
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Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth got the opportunity to detonate ordnance during her visit to Royal Air Force (RAF) bombing range Holbeach. The range located in eastern United Kingdom is used by RAF and other NATO aircraft for practice bombing and training.

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Navy Plans to Conduct EIS to Expand Range Operations at Dahlgren

Posted At : June 19, 2007 12:09 PM | Posted By : Admin
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Dahlgren, Virginia The Navy (NSWC Dahlgren) is planning to expand range operations on the Potomac River Test Range Complex and the Explosives Experimental Area to meet mission requirements. The ranges are used for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) purposes that include the firing of munitions into the Potomac River.

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