Aberdeen Proving Ground Fires Contained; 1,000 Acres of Military Site Believed to Be Affected
The range fires that broke out at Aberdeen Proving Ground are contained, Army officials said Monday, after the blazes affected an estimated 1,000 acres of land and prompted air pollution warnings across the Baltimore region. Army officials believe the outbreak of brush fires at the military installation began Saturday after a change in wind direction, […]
Protein Shakes Pulled from Military Base GNC Stores Because They Contained Hemp Seeds
GNC, a major vitamin, health supplement and nutrient retailer, pulled a protein supplement from the shelves of its stores on military bases this month because it contained hemp seed — a banned substance for service members. An internal GNC notification dated Sept. 12, a screenshot of which was shared on the the Air Force amn/nco/snco […]
Not Just Silt: West Point’s Time Capsule Actually Contained Some Historical Artifacts
The 194-year-old West Point time capsule that was opened this week and originally believed to contain only silt produced a handful of historical artifacts, the academy said Wednesday. Six coins and a commemorative medal were found in the hardened silt at the bottom of the one-cubic-foot lead box that was pried open earlier this week. […]