To the best of my knowledge the nuclear weapons storage was at Camp Garcia on Vieques. There are large bunkers there cut into a hillside. The marines stationed there were the guards. I was the “radiation safety officer” at Roosevelt Roads in the early 70’s and we had “broken arrow drills “ every 3 to 4 months run by a CWO (chief warrent officer) at Roosy. I once asked the CWO “what if there was a real accident on Vieques” he replied that the western half of Vieques ( the part the navy owned) would put “out to sea”. The drill “story” was weapons were being shifted to the Roosy runway from Vieques and some sort of “radiation” hazard had occured. We had to determine wind direction and ajudicated what to do with the injured “contaminated and non-contaminated” personnel. If we did not store nuclear weapons there all I can say is we sure wasted a lot of time trying to perfect these drills. Everything stopped on the station during one of these drills ie.) traffic was rerouted etc. It usually took about an hour to do the drill.
Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences regarding the nuclear weapons storage at Camp Garcia on Vieques. It's fascinating to hear about the drills and preparations that were conducted, highlighting the importance of safety measures during that time. Your firsthand perspective adds depth to our understanding of the historical context surrounding Vieques.
I am surprised no one mentions the film loacation for "Lord of the Flies" which was loacted in this general area as well. It may be the location is too overgrown to be identified.
That's an interesting observation! It's possible that the filming location for "Lord of the Flies" in Vieques has become overgrown over the years, making it difficult to identify. Nonetheless, it's fascinating to think about the history and connections of the area.
Great video thank you for sharing it, my cousin told me that there are underground bunkers in Aguadilla Puerto Rico, he said there's still stuff from when the Air Force left behind when the base closed. Keep up the great work 👍and hope to see more great videos.
Absolutely, thank you 🙏 We enjoyed Puerto Rico and wish to find a few more (abandoned) bunkers during this exploration in Vieques. But this was our honest experience 😀
sure there is still stuff left behind like missles in the water they didnt clean it up and people dying of cancer and correction the navy didnt leave they were thrown out of the island by the puerto rican people
@@mariac.gastonpoetabori2836 i dont know what youre on about lol 1. The “bunker” in aguadilla is a myth but very likely not real and there is no bomb residue that area
To the best of my knowledge the nuclear weapons storage was at Camp Garcia on Vieques. There are large bunkers there cut into a hillside. The marines stationed there were the guards. I was the “radiation safety officer” at Roosevelt Roads in the early 70’s and we had “broken arrow drills “ every 3 to 4 months run by a CWO (chief warrent officer) at Roosy. I once asked the CWO “what if there was a real accident on Vieques” he replied that the western half of Vieques ( the part the navy owned) would put “out to sea”. The drill “story” was weapons were being shifted to the Roosy runway from Vieques and some sort of “radiation” hazard had occured. We had to determine wind direction and ajudicated what to do with the injured “contaminated and non-contaminated” personnel. If we did not store nuclear weapons there all I can say is we sure wasted a lot of time trying to perfect these drills. Everything stopped on the station during one of these drills ie.) traffic was rerouted etc. It usually took about an hour to do the drill.
Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences regarding the nuclear weapons storage at Camp Garcia on Vieques. It's fascinating to hear about the drills and preparations that were conducted, highlighting the importance of safety measures during that time. Your firsthand perspective adds depth to our understanding of the historical context surrounding Vieques.
I am surprised no one mentions the film loacation for "Lord of the Flies" which was loacted in this general area as well. It may be the location is too overgrown to be identified.
That's an interesting observation! It's possible that the filming location for "Lord of the Flies" in Vieques has become overgrown over the years, making it difficult to identify. Nonetheless, it's fascinating to think about the history and connections of the area.
Was stationed there in 1996, CS1 David J. Henry. One of the best tours of my life. Loved it.
Thank you for your service, David!
Awesome! I love finding and exploring abandoned places. I'll have to look for these when we go to Vieques!
For sure! 😀
They are still clearing bombs on the west side of the island, I know because my family is from vieques and my grandpas nephew is clearing them still.
Oh I'm sure - just have to be very careful not to wander off too far -
Thank you for this. Home!
So cool 😎
Great video thank you for sharing it, my cousin told me that there are underground bunkers in Aguadilla Puerto Rico, he said there's still stuff from when the Air Force left behind when the base closed. Keep up the great work 👍and hope to see more great videos.
Absolutely, thank you 🙏
We enjoyed Puerto Rico and wish to find a few more (abandoned) bunkers during this exploration in Vieques. But this was our honest experience 😀
sure there is still stuff left behind like missles in the water they didnt clean it up and people dying of cancer and correction the navy didnt leave they were thrown out of the island by the puerto rican people
@@mariac.gastonpoetabori2836 i dont know what youre on about lol 1. The “bunker” in aguadilla is a myth but very likely not real and there is no bomb residue that area
Cool time!
For sure 😉🇵🇷
Just visited bunker 422 today. Wish we had this video first! At least we had a jeep!
Lol - that's important 😅
Magazines not bunkers. That was a Naval Weapons Station. Retired US Navy Aviation Ordnancemen First Class.
Fully noted. Thanks for the clarification!
CS1 Henry, whats up my friend.
This is great 👍 awesome video 📸... BLESSINGssss to you and best friend... You guys look so good together... Stay blessed..... ➗🇺🇲🇵🇷🇵🇷🇺🇲☝️🙏
Thank you Carmelo ❤️
Great video.
Thanks!
How much exposure to radiation do you think you guys got?? I’ve driven by but never would go in.
Nothing at all! It is all safe to enter.
Wow...you watch TOO much netflix!
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Helo I Was at the equator monument in pontianak,a 4th grader”I can't wait for the video🎶”
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Salam kenal!!
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Our history is WAAAY greater & richer than dirty european bunkers , but dont worry, TRUTH SHALL SPRING OUT OF THE EARTH*
European bunkers?
Did you ever learn the history of this place?
Lmao we had to rent a jeep off of a local cause they were out
Same with us - we couldn't get a jeep, therefore we had a golf cart 😁
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