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U.S. Army Sgt. Mauricio Caceres, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, inspect the stands for simulated weapons of mass destruction during an exercise at the TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater Township, N.J., June 27, 2019. The scenarios, which ranged from reacting to pharmaceutical based agents to training to sharpen joint hazardous assessment team skills, were created by staff from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, as well as assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
*from a set of 33 hand build artillery pieces: designation: 10cm. Haubitze
**made in my shop,except tires which are purchased from a Japanese tractor toy mfg. /not to scale/
1 April 2013 | Aldermaston, UK
A young peace activist with his guitar joins the base surround sound – surrounding the bomb factory with the sound of protest.
On April Fool's Day, demonstrators answered the rallying call by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and gathered for a day of protest at the seven gates of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Aldermaston, against Government proposals to replace the immoral Trident nuclear weapons system.
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Please let me know beforehand if you would like to use my photographs. Copyright © Adela Nistora (www.adelanistora.com)
29/1/10 - Stop the War Demonstration, QEII Conference Centre, London. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair answered questions from the Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq War, in the face of a demonstration by Stop The War, determined that he face charges of war crimes.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory J. Sweetman, right, survey team leader, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, assembles sampling equipment prior to an exercise at the TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater Township, N.J., June 27, 2019. The scenarios, which ranged from reacting to pharmaceutical based agents to training to sharpen joint hazardous assessment team skills, were created by staff from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, as well as assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory J. Sweetman, survey team leader, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, assembles his equipment prior to an exercise at the TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater Township, N.J., June 27, 2019. The scenarios, which ranged from reacting to pharmaceutical based agents to training to sharpen joint hazardous assessment team skills, were created by staff from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, as well as assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Leonardo Betancour, Decontamination Team Member, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, sets up caution tape near the decontamination line for a training exercise at Sandy Hook, N.J., Sept. 23, 2020. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Mother's Day 2008
Anti-war / anti-nuclear weapons activists converged on the Naval Submarine Base Kitsap-Bangor on Saturday May 10th, 2008 in a Mothers Day commemorative action. Participant's engaged in a traditional vigil and nonviolent civil resistance direct action to oppose the weapons of mass destruction as they exist in their offensive capacity on the base. The offensive capacity of the weapons is in contravention of several legally binding international agreements. Unfortunately, the United States Government is in flagrant violation of these treaties. The abnegation of international law by the Government of the United States of America imperils the world. Decision-makers behave in ways that are Machiavellian. They employ the Hobbesian model of power-politics where "might makes right" and the "ends justify the means", which is then applied to international discourse. However, there is a better way.
By respecting international laws and agreements, the United States can help to promote and create an international environment of equity and respect.
One of the problems with the trident nuclear missile programs is that in addition to their purported role as a well-intentioned defense, these missiles also serve as a basic international bully mechanism. The trident missile system deployed via Bangor submarine base is estimated to be capable of wreaking a several months' long nuclear winter over much of the globe.
Instead of operating in the realm of power-politics where the application, or the threat of application, of brute force hangs over international proceedings: I challenge the Government and the People of the USA to pursue a better way. I challenge the Gov't and People of the United States of America (including myself) to work for a foreign policy that truly values human rights, human dignity, human health, environmental health, fairness and equity, truth, honesty, respectfulness (for ourselves individually, for each other, and for the Earth). The means create the ends.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory J. Sweetman, Survey Team Leader, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, seals an sample container at a simulated crime scene during a training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 23, 2019. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
U.S. Army Sgt. Mauricio Caceres, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, inspect the stands for simulated weapons of mass destruction during an exercise at the TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater Township, N.J., June 27, 2019. The scenarios, which ranged from reacting to pharmaceutical based agents to training to sharpen joint hazardous assessment team skills, were created by staff from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, as well as assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
*from a set of 33 hand build artillery pieces: designation: "24 cm. Raketenwerfer" to my knowledge only three were build in the Sowjet Union for the German army around 1922
In an intimate ceremony January 25, in Rio Rancho, N.M., Lt. Col. Troy Chadwell relinquished command of the New Mexico National Guardâs 64th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) to Maj. Robert Aguilar. Chadwell served more than three years as the commander of the operational unit. Part of the ongoing mission of the CST is to maintain a working relationship with local first responders statewide. In order to fulfill this mission, the team members offer training to firefighters, hazardous materials professionals and other law enforcement and emergency technicians.
U.S. Army Sgt. Nick Lam from the New Jersey National Guard's 21st Civil Support Team scans a building for radioactive material during a weapons of mass destruction response exercise at the Cherry Hill Armory in Cherry Hill, N.J., June 3, 2015. The 21st Civil Support Team is made up of both Army and Air National Guard members, and is located on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
In a demonstration organised by CND - the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - tens of thousands of protesters marched from Marble Arch, London, to a rally in Trafalgar Square, in opposition to government plans to spend billions of pounds renewing the UK's submarine-launched weapons of mass destruction.
Photo: RonF
1 April 2013 | Aldermaston, UK
Bruce Kent of CND launches his month-long nationwide Scrap Trident tour, to highlight the wasteful spending on Trident when so much investment is needed to eradicate poverty and make our world a safer and more peaceful place to live.
On April Fool's Day, demonstrators answered the rallying call by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and gathered for a day of protest at the various gates of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Aldermaston, against Government proposals to replace the immoral Trident nuclear weapons system.
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Please let me know beforehand if you would like to use my photographs. Copyright © Adela Nistora (www.adelanistora.com)
Survey team members with the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, evacuate a simulated casualty during a training exercise at the William J. Hughes Technical Center Federal Aviation Administration, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Feb. 11, 2020. The scenarios were created by staff from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
1 April 2013 | Aldermaston, UK
Peace activists oppose government plans to spend over £100 billion on replacing obsolete Trident, at a time of cuts to jobs, housing and public services.
On April Fool's Day, demonstrators answered the rallying call by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and gathered for a day of protest at the various gates of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Aldermaston, against Government proposals to replace the immoral Trident nuclear weapons system.
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Please let me know beforehand if you would like to use my photographs. Copyright © Adela Nistora (www.adelanistora.com)
Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn addresses the rally.
In a demonstration organised by CND - the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - tens of thousands of protesters marched from Marble Arch, London, to a rally in Trafalgar Square, in opposition to government plans to spend billions of pounds renewing the UK's submarine-launched weapons of mass destruction.
Photo: RonF
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory J. Sweetman, survey team leader, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, maintains contact with the tactical operations center during an exercise at the TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater Township, N.J., June 27, 2019. The scenarios, which ranged from reacting to pharmaceutical based agents to training to sharpen joint hazardous assessment team skills, were created by staff from the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, as well as assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Arnold C. Young, Communications Section Chief, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, logs onto the network for a training exercise at Sandy Hook, N.J., Sept. 23, 2020. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Clement, of Faulkton, and Army Staff Sgt. Erik Haivala, of Sturgis, both members of the South Dakota National Guard 82nd Civil Support Team, conduct maintenance on area monitoring equipment during a emergency response training exercise at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, April 11, 2012. The exercise gave South Dakota’s all-hazard response team, the 82nd CST and the state’s Division of Criminal Investigation bomb squad, the opportunity to test their equipment and procedures while working together. The CST specializes in chemical, biological and radiological detection and DCI has expertise with the disposal of explosive ordnances. (SDNG photo by Staff Sgt. Theanne Tangen) (RELEASED)
Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues at the U.S. delegation desk on the opening day of the Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (Geneva - 10 December - 14 December, 2012).
In a statement to the conference, Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Special Representative for Biological Weapons Convention Issues, said "today’s biological weapons threat is a complex challenge, requiring a layered, nuanced and integrated response."
Full text of Ambassador Kennedy's statement.
geneva.usmission.gov/2012/12/10/statement-by-ambassador-k...
U.S. Mission Photo by Yves Bouvie
*from a set of 33 hand build artillery pieces: designation: Flak gerat, in travel mode
made in my shop,except for tires which were purchased from a Japanese tractor toy mfg. /not to scale/
U.S. Army Sgt. Mauricio Caceres, Survey Team Member, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, assembles chemical detection equipment for a U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center exercise at Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark, N.J., Sept. 24, 2020. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory J. Sweetman, Survey Team Leader, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, gets out of an all-terrain vehicle during a training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 23, 2019. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
John ‘Hanoi’ Kerry: “Climate Change as big a threat as Terrorism, Poverty, and WMDs”
Winter is the coldest season of the year in temperate climates, between autumn and spring. It is caused by the axis of the Earth in the respective hemisphere being oriented away from the Sun. ~ Wikipedia®
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Mother's Day 2008
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Anti-war / anti-nuclear weapons activists converged on the Naval Submarine Base Kitsap-Bangor on Saturday May 10th, 2008 in a Mothers Day commemorative action. Participant's engaged in a traditional vigil and nonviolent civil resistance direct action to oppose the weapons of mass destruction as they exist in their offensive capacity on the base. The offensive capacity of the weapons is in contravention of several legally binding international agreements. Unfortunately, the United States Government is in flagrant violation of these treaties. The abnegation of international law by the Government of the United States of America imperils the world. Decision-makers behave in ways that are Machiavellian. They employ the Hobbesian model of power-politics where "might makes right" and the "ends justify the means", which is then applied to international discourse. However, there is a better way.
By respecting international laws and agreements, the United States can help to promote and create an international environment of equity and respect.
One of the problems with the trident nuclear missile programs is that in addition to their purported role as a well-intentioned defense, these missiles also serve as a basic international bully mechanism. The trident missile system deployed via Bangor submarine base is estimated to be capable of wreaking a several months' long nuclear winter over much of the globe.
Instead of operating in the realm of power-politics where the application, or the threat of application, of brute force hangs over international proceedings: I challenge the Government and the People of the USA to pursue a better way. I challenge the Gov't and People of the United States of America (including myself) to work for a foreign policy that truly values human rights, human dignity, human health, environmental health, fairness and equity, truth, honesty, respectfulness (for ourselves individually, for each other, and for the Earth). The means create the ends.
Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues at the U.S. delegation desk on the opening day of the Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (Geneva - 10 December - 14 December, 2012).
U.S. Mission Photo by Yves Bouvie
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeff Whalen, left, and Sgt. Nick Lam, right, both from the New Jersey National Guard's 21st Civil Support Team, scan the area looking for hazardous materials during a weapons of mass destruction response exercise at the Cherry Hill Armory in Cherry Hill, N.J., June 3, 2015. The 21st Civil Support Team is made up of both Army and Air National Guard members, and is located on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Leonardo Betancour, Decontamination Team Member, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, sets up a decontamination line containment area for a U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center exercise at Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark, N.J., Sept. 24, 2020. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
U.S. Army Decontamination Team Members Staff Sgt. Julian Londono, right, and Sgt. 1st Class Leonardo Betancour, center, check Survey Team Member Sgt. Nicky Lam, all with the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, for simulated contamination during a U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center exercise at Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark, N.J., Sept. 24, 2020. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
*from a set of 33 hand build artillery pieces: designation: 10cm. Haubitze
**made in my shop,except tires which are purchased from a Japanese tractor toy mfg. /not to scale/
Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues at the U.S. delegation desk on the opening day of the Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (Geneva - 10 December - 14 December, 2012).
U.S. Mission Photo by Yves Bouvie
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Activists hung a banner from a highway overpass near the maingate of the Bangor Naval Submarine Base.
The Banner contains a message from MLK Jr.: "When scientific power outruns spiritual power, we end up with guided missiles and misguided men."
The nonviolent direct action to obstruct entrance to the submarine base was coordinated by the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in celebration of Dr. King's life, work and birthday. MLK would have been 78 years old on Monday.
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Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues at the U.S. delegation desk on the opening day of the Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (Geneva - 10 December - 14 December, 2012).
U.S. Mission Photo by Yves Bouvie
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Soldiers from the California National Guard 95th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction), tackle the hurdles during joint operations with Soldiers from the 95th Chemical Company, 2d Engineer Brigade, at LZ Ranger on JBER-Richardson July 19. Like Alaska's own 103rd CST (WMD), the California team is composed of Army and Air Force National Guardsmen, trained in NBC and HAZMAT identification, assessment, and sampling. Their primary mission is to provide first responder support to civil authorities in matters of NBC, HAZMAT, and other major incidents. The week's training included a joint operations and casualty evacuation; suspected HAZMAT lab clearing; NBC training; and weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo/Percy G. Jones)
U.S. Army Capt. Brandon Botley, Survey Team Leader, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, prepares the briefing board for a U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center exercise at Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark, N.J., Sept. 24, 2020. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
Spc. Gregory Krawciw (left), team member, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Draves (right), team leader, with 21st Ordnance Company (weapons of mass destruction) at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., complete an 8-mile ruck march as part of the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) Team of the Year competition, Apr. 8, 2018, at Fort Carson, Colo. Krawciw and Draves are one of three teams competing for the honor of representing the 71st EOD in the Department of Defense EOD competition, to be held in June. The ruck march included multiple rigorous tasks that allowed teams to use their specific skill-sets to gain point advantages for the overall competition. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lance Pounds, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), Public Affairs)
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*from a set of 33 hand build artillery pieces: designation: Flak gerat, in travel mode
made in my shop,except for tires which were purchased from a Japanese tractor toy mfg. /not to scale/
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Mother's Day 2008
Anti-war / anti-nuclear weapons activists converged on the Naval Submarine Base Kitsap-Bangor on Saturday May 10th, 2008 in a Mothers Day commemorative action. Participant's engaged in a traditional vigil and nonviolent civil resistance direct action to oppose the weapons of mass destruction as they exist in their offensive capacity on the base. The offensive capacity of the weapons is in contravention of several legally binding international agreements. Unfortunately, the United States Government is in flagrant violation of these treaties. The abnegation of international law by the Government of the United States of America imperils the world. Decision-makers behave in ways that are Machiavellian. They employ the Hobbesian model of power-politics where "might makes right" and the "ends justify the means", which is then applied to international discourse. However, there is a better way.
By respecting international laws and agreements, the United States can help to promote and create an international environment of equity and respect.
One of the problems with the trident nuclear missile programs is that in addition to their purported role as a well-intentioned defense, these missiles also serve as a basic international bully mechanism. The trident missile system deployed via Bangor submarine base is estimated to be capable of wreaking a several months' long nuclear winter over much of the globe.
Instead of operating in the realm of power-politics where the application, or the threat of application, of brute force hangs over international proceedings: I challenge the Government and the People of the USA to pursue a better way. I challenge the Gov't and People of the United States of America (including myself) to work for a foreign policy that truly values human rights, human dignity, human health, environmental health, fairness and equity, truth, honesty, respectfulness (for ourselves individually, for each other, and for the Earth). The means create the ends.
Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues at the U.S. delegation desk on the opening day of the Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (Geneva - 10 December - 14 December, 2012).
U.S. Mission Photo by Yves Bouvie
Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and Special Representative for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Issues at the U.S. delegation desk on the opening day of the Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (Geneva - 10 December - 14 December, 2012).
U.S. Mission Photo by Yves Bouvie
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class C. Anthony Norrish, Emergency Medical Technician, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, moves a gurney in to place near the decontamination line for a training exercise at Sandy Hook, N.J., Sept. 23, 2020. The 21st WMD-CST supports civil authorities at man-made or natural disasters by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear substances, assess the consequences, and advises on response measures. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)