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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. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex J. Potts, Survey Team Member, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard, adjusts a sensor on a Talon IV robot for a training exercise at Sandy Hook, N.J., Sept. 23, 2020. The robot is used for reconnaissance and detection in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear environments. 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 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)
*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)
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Mother's Day 2008
Happy County Arrestees (four by my count) await transport to jail for booking.
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
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
Johnston -- Johnston Atoll in the Pacific Ocean held 1,842 metric tons of US chemical agents moved from forward deployment in Germany and Okinawa, and was the first CW stockpile to be destroyed, 1990-2000. The prototype incinerator used was subsequently decontaminated and torn down in the early 2000s.
1 April 2013 | Aldermaston, UK
A 'Stop Fooling With Nuclear Weapons' placard is placed onto the security fencing around AWE, in protest against Government proposals to replace the immoral Trident nuclear weapons system.
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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New Jersey National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from the 21st Civil Support Team and evaluators from U.S. Army North listen to a mission briefing 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)
1 April 2013 | Aldermaston, UK
A peace activist ties flowers onto the security fence around the AWE, to highlight public opposition to illegal and immoral weapons of mass destructions.
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)
1 April 2013 | Aldermaston, UK
Paper peace doves are left near the security fence of the AWE, symbolising hope for a world without nuclear weapons, a world that is 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)
Mr. Frank Hudoba, National Guard Bureau Chief for the Weapons of Mass Destruction/Civil Support Team Branch (left), recognizes Oregon National Guard Capt. Richard Hosmer, Nuclear Medicine Science Officer for the 102 Civil Support Team, with the Einstein Award during the National CST Working Group Conference, March 4, in Atlanta, Ga. The award recognizes Hosmer for his proficiency and technical competency on all testing platforms for the Civil Support Team. Hosmer is one of only seven scientists throughout the national CST community to receive the award two years in a row. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nick Choy, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs).
The incinerator on Johnston Atoll used to burn 1,842 metric tons of deadly chemical agents, 1990-2000. This incinerator was the prototype for four additional incinerators used to destroy US chemical weapons in Utah, Oregon, Alabama, and Arkansas until early 2012. Green Cross International and Global Green USA have been active in helping facilitate the safe, environmentally sound, and timely elimination of all chemical weapons stockpiles in the US and six other countries since the mid-1990s.
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Mother's Day 2008
"Create a Peaceful World for All Children"
"Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Scrap Trident."
I told the soldier with the dog, who was patrolling the perimeter, that we would find him a much better job when the base is shut down. The truth is that we can do better. We don't need violence and war and an economy that uses the principle of destruction and demand for weapons to generate activity. There are better ways than violence and destruction to run an economy; there are better ways to generate economic activity. Just think if as much time, effort and money were spent on projects that were designed to uplift and to inspire - as compared to now, when so much is spent on military, and on weapons that are designed to destroy, or to instill fear...
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
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Mother's Day 2008
Protesters looked on as federal arrestees were walked back to the "blue line" (which demarcates the federal property), and released on their own recognizance onto civilian land.
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
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.
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
Explosive ordnance disposal Soldiers with 21st Ordnance Company (weapons of mass destruction), 704th Ordnance Company and 741st Ordnance Company, sprint off the starting line as they begin the 2-mile run portion of an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), during the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) Team of the Year competition, Apr. 8, 2018, at Fort Carson, Colo. The APFT is the first of multiple rigorous tasks that each candidate must perform, either individually or as a two-man team. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lance Pounds, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), Public Affairs)
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Anti-protesters rallied to the cause of defense. The signs they held read: "Proud to defend"; "My husband is deployed for your rights."; and "defending your right to protest".
What if they knew the truth? - that the USA is engaged in militarism that is well outside of the borders of traditional defensive activities...
I think it might be hard to accept, but ultimately this is what must be done. People, especially those who are in the military, must come to know the truth about the tactics of intimidation in the foreign policy of the USA...
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 Sgt. Nick Lam from the New Jersey National Guard's 21st Civil Support Team scans a building for hazardous 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)
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
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
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 in Aldermaston (AWE), against Government proposals to replace the immoral Trident nuclear weapons system.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeff Whalen, right, and Sgt. Nick Lam, left, both from the New Jersey National Guard's 21st Civil Support Team, drive towards the hot zone 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)
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)
To learn more about 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), visit us at:
www.carson.army.mil/units/71eod/
@71EODRaptors on Facebook
www.facebook.com/71EODRaptors/
@71stEODRaptors on Twitter
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Mother's Day 2008
Opponents to the protest arrived about 30 minutes after the demonstration started.
Counter protesters rallied to the cause of defense. The messages on their vehicles read: "Proud of my Dad!" and "Proud to be defending the U.S.A.".
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.
South Dakota National Guard 82nd Civil Support Team’s 1st. Lt. Keith Bryant, of Rapid City, helps Riley Cook, South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation bomb squad, with a mask to protect him from a possible hazardous chemical 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 DCI 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)
Janet Fenton of Scottish CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament) (second from right) speaking at a meeting on 7th October 2015 in Belfast about the future of Trident nuclear weapons, and working for a nuclear-free future. The meeting was organised by PANA and INNATE.
This was at the start of an Irish speaking tour organised by PANA, the Peace And Neutrality Alliance, www.pana.ie
An interview with Janet Fenton and Roger Cole appeared on NVTV: Go to www.nvtv.co.uk/on-demand/?filter=.tag-fpoint
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Soldiers from the California National Guard 95th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and the 95th Chemical Company, 2d Engineer Brigade, conduct joint operations at the Arctic Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Site on JBER-Richardson July 17. Like Alaska's own 103rd CST (WMD), the California team is comprised of Army and Air National Guardsmen, trained in NBC and hazardous material 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)