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Thank You and Hope to See You at The UXO/Countermine/Range Forum 2007

I want to thank everyone for the record breaking month the UXOInfo.com website experienced in July. Last month, UXOInfo.com had over 5,900 visitors to the website with over 3,900 of those visits being unique. This means that over 3,900 individual people viewed the website last month alone to get the latest UXO news and information. We hope to make that number grow by expanding our user base even further (currently, we have registered users from over 30 countries) by providing even more content and data on UXO in the near future.

Now that July is past and August is here, the UXO/Countermine/Range Forum 2007 is right around the corner. I plan to be in Orlando all next week attending The Forum 2007. I look forward to meeting some of you in person. If you run into me there, I would appreciate any thoughts, comments or suggestions you have on the UXOInfo.com website and our monthly UXO E-Newsletter.

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Munition Items Found in Landfill

Molokai, Hawaii- A contractor working for a metal recycler sorting through debris at a landfill discovered a pile of munitions related items. Concerned that some of the munitions items contained explosives, the worker slowly removed himself from the area and notified landfill management. Landfill management acted with caution and closed off the area as they called authorities and started researching their records. A picture of the munitions pile discovered at the landfill is shown in the image to the right.

Reportedly, landfill records indictaed that the munitions related items were disposed of at the landfill by a local trucking company back in February 2004. The trucking company transported the items from the Papohaku Ranchland Bombing Target located on the west end of Molokai to the landfill. The records did however indicate that a senior UXO supervisor at the range signed off as the items not containing an explosive hazard.

In theory, the signed certification makes the munitions items in question "Munitions Debris" by definition. Despite the records, landfill officials decided not to take any chances, so they shut down the facility and contacted the military. Officials at the landfill managed to persuade the military to send an EOD team in to sweep the area and inspect the munitions debris pile to ensure no MEC or MPPEH was mixed in. Reportedly, no live munitions were found by EOD during their sweep.

U.S. Navy Destroyer Has Close Call With WWII German Sea Mine

A U.S. Navy Destroyer in the Ukrainian Black Sea Port of Sevastopol preparing for training drills with the Ukrainian Navy was encroached upon by a floating WWII era sea mine. The German sea mine weighing 300 kg packed with up to 100 kg of high explosives was reportedly spotted floating approximately 500 meters from the ship.

Military authorities quickly scrambled to recover the floating sea mine while the Port Authority halted nearby shipping traffic. Portions of the dock area surrounding the port were also evacuated. The mine was then transported by EOD 1.5 km off-shore where it was safely detonated without incident.

This is not the first time UXO has surfaced in the Sevastopol area. In 2004, a 960 kg German mine was discovered in the area and caused the evacuation of tens of thousands from their homes. Other ports within the Black Sea have UXO issues as well due to the heavy fighting and mining activities that occurred in and around them during WWII. In 2006 alone, 14 sea mines and other explosively dangerous items were recovered at various ports in the Black Sea.

U.S. Army Enhances UXO Safety Education Program

The U.S. Army has enhanced its UXO Safety Education Campaign Program with the introduction of bomb safety expert Sergeant Woof, a friendly German shepherd. Sgt. Woof and his Hawaiian buddy Ilio teach children to "Recognize, Retreat, and Report" any dangerous munitions they might encounter.

The "3Rs" is easy for children to remember and teaches them to recognize suspicious metal or wires they may come across outside as dangerous, retreat from it for their safety, and report what they found to a trusted adult.

Sgt. Woof and Ilio are featured in a series of products that parents and teachers can use to educate children about the dangers of UXO and promote safety awareness to children who may find remnants of bombs while playing or exploring. The products currently include a coloring book, posters, a series of bookmarks, pocket cards and magnets.

For more information on the Department of Defense UXO program visit: https://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/Public/Library/Explosives/UXOSafety/uxosafety.html or to download Sgt. Woof products,visit http://aec.army.mil/usaec/cleanup/mmrp02.html.

Article submitted by: Ms. Amanda Blakley, Contract Support USAEC PAO

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Hosted by the Canadian firm Decommissioning Consulting Services (DCS) Limited, The First Chemical and Conventional Munitions Dumped at Sea Conference offers professional developers from Canada and around the globe facing a growing concern about sea dumped munitions the perfect opportunity to network and learn about cutting edge products and services representing the latest technological innovations in this field.

Chemical and Conventional Munitions Dumped at Sea Conference assembles the best researchers, developers, policy-makers, and program planners from industry, government, and academics to showcase cutting-edge technologies, ideas, programs and the opportunity to develop partnerships. The most difficult challenges with Sea Dumped Munitions will be addressed in technical presentations, exhibits, speeches, and networking events at the Conference. An exceptional program is planned to showcase the latest technologies, products, and services in the UXO industry. Comprehensive technical presentations will offer the latest in the UXO industry including marine detection, environmental aspects, recovery options, risk management and mitigation, destructive and non-destructive technologies.

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Two Unexploded Landmines Found in Popular Swimming Area

London, Ontario Canada- A woman walking with her two daughters and their pet yellow lab came across a suspicious device partially submerged in a local creek. Concerned that the item could be dangerous, they phoned police to investigate. The Police arrived at the scene and took some digital pictures of the item and forwarded them to Canadian Military officials who confirmed the item found was a military munition.

A Canadian Forces EOD team based out of CFB Borden quickly responded to scene to provide technical support in dealing with the item. The EOD unit reportedly identified the item as an anti-tank landmine. The partially submerged landmine (shown in the image to the right) was located in a culvert near a creek that is often used by children as a recreational swimming area.

Story continued on the UXOInfo.com UXO News Wire Service - Landmines Discovered in Creek.

USACE Huntsville Issues Small Business Market Survey for MMRP Projects

Huntsville, Alabama- The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, is evaluating the ability of small businesses to perform future projects supporting the Military Munitions Response (MMRP) and Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Programs.

Businesses must be able to perform all aspects of MMRP and HTRW. Projects may occur at sites located in the continental United States and outside the continental United States. Overseas operations also include logistical support and security operations for personnel, materials and equipment in dangerous areas or war zones.

The period of performance is expected to be five years with a total program value of approximately $2 billion. Preliminary analysis indicates that military munitions related work will be approximately 75 percent of the projected effort, and HTRW related work will be approximately 25 percent of the projected effort. The prime contractor of each team must perform 50 percent of the team's work.

For more information, download the USACE Huntsville Small Business Market Survey, press release from UXOInfo.com.

Article donated by Ms. Andrea Takash USACE Huntsville Public Affairs

Munitions Find Forces Evacuation of Elementary School

Fujiyoshida, Japan- Approximately 50 students and teachers at the Nishihama Elementary School located at the foot of Mt. Fuji had to be evacuated when two munition items were discovered in one of the school's storage rooms.

Explosives experts from the Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) responded to the discovery and reportedly identified the munitions as two shells thought to be from the late 1800s to early 1900s time period. The shells were described as being 3 inches in diameter and 7.5 inches long. One shell was empty but the other one was reported to be live.

JSDF explosives personnel safely removed the items from the school for proper disposal according to their procedures. It is unknown how the munitions ended up in the storage facility at the school or how long they have been there. It's not uncommon for WWII era UXO to be discovered throughout Japan given the amount of Allied bombing that took place throughout the country or from the large numbers of weapons caches and stockpiles that were buried by the Japanese near the close of the war. However, it is very rare that pre-WWII era munitions such as the over 100 year-old munitions found at the school are discovered.

Practice Bomb on Runway Causes Airport Delay

Windsor Locks, Connecticut- Commercial planes at the Bradley International Airport were delayed about 20 minutes as Air National Guard Authorities removed a practice BDU-33 bomb from a runway. The BDU-33 was unintentionally deposited on the runway from an Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft returning from a training mission. During the course of the training sortie, the pilot noticed that the practice bomb had failed to fall free from the plane. The pilot reportedly tried several maneuvers in the air over the intended target area in an attempt to get the bomb loose. After the maneuvers failed to free the bomb, he returned to the Bradley airport with the practice bomb still attached.

Story continued on the UXOInfo.com UXO News Wire Service - Practice Bomb On Runway Causes Delay.

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The Senior Demining Technical Advisor will be overall responsible for advising, training and overseeing the demining aspects of the US Department of State's Weapons Removal and Abatement (WRA) Program.

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The Mine Detecting Dog (MDD) Trainer and Technical Advisor (TA) will assist in advising, training and overseeing the MDD aspects of the US Department of State's Weapons Removal and Abatement (WRA) Program.

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WWII Era German V-1 Flying Bomb Found at Construction Site

London, United Kingdom - An unexploded WWII era German V-1 Flying Bomb was discovered by construction workers at a site near the Canary Wharf. The unexploded bomb was unearthed near a busy commercial complex that had to be evacuated while bomb disposal personnel rendered the item safe for removal. The bomb was safely removed and properly disposed of without incident.

The German V-1 Flying Bomb (nicknamed the Doodlebug) was 25' long and was equipped with an explosive warhead packed with almost one ton of high explosives. The V-1 Flying Bomb had a jet engine as its propulsion source. The bomb had a 18' long wing span which kept it stable in flight and helped to provide lift. The bomb was launched from a 120' long rail system as shown in the 1944 sketch below.

The Germans deployed the bombs against British cities by launching them over the channel. In all, some 10,000 V-1s were launched against Britain starting in June 1944. The V-1 Flying Bomb was not a total surprise to the Allies as an Intelligence Report on the German Flying Bomb dated 25 February 1944 indicates. The now de-classified Intelligence Report provided detailed sketches of the bomb and an engineering analysis of its capabilities to Allied forces. This Intelligence Report, which can be viewed using the link below, undoubtedly helped in the creation of tactics and technologies to counter the bomb attacks.

Despite efforts to counter or shoot down the pilot-less bombs, it is estimated that over 2,400 of them hit London during the course of the war killing over 6,000 people and injuring thousands of others. It is unknown how many unexploded V-1s remain buried throughout London as many of the bombs remain unaccounted for. With the discovery and removal of the bomb near the Canary wharf, at least one less V-1 Bomb threatens the citizens of London today.

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Marine EOD Technician Killed in Combat

Iraq- A Marine EOD Technician based out of Camp Pendleton died while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. The Marine killed was Sgt. Michael E. Tayaotao, age 27, of Sunnyvale, California. He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force. He joined the Marine Corps just over 9 years ago.

He was seven months into his third tour of duty in Iraq for which he volunteered for. Sgt Tayaotao is survived by his sister and his parents. In his honor, flags at the California's State Capitol will be flown at half-staff. A statement released from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office stated in part "Sergeant Michael Tayaotao's courage is an example of the extraordinary commitment that is displayed every day by our nation's servicemembers".