Arica, Chile Authorities closed the Arica-Tacna border crossing connecting Chile with Peru due to hazards caused by landmines. Recent torrential downpours in the area washed landmines onto the roadways at the border. The landmines date back to the 1970s when they were placed by Chile when tensions with Peru were high.
Pensacola, Florida The unofficial motto of EOD has been "Initial Success or Total Failure" which is meant to reflect on the life or death consequences of performing EOD work. The motto is widely used throughout the community and even posted on the classroom walls of the Navy's EOD School based at Eglin AFB.
However, the motto has been removed from the EOD school walls based on an order issued by Rear Admiral Tillotson. The Admiral believes the motto could be viewed as disrespectful and insensitive to all of the EOD technicians who have died or have been wounded in the line of duty.
Governors Island, New York Construction workers made a startling discovery when an old cannonball turned up in their backhoe during a renovation project near Soissons Dock. The workers called the police which triggered a massive emergency response from the police and fire departments and the Park Service.
The NY Police Department Bomb Squad was also on hand to provide technical support. The responders determined that the munition, described as a 14 inch Civil War era cannon ball was inert. The cannonball was removed from the construction site.
Gulfport, Mississippi Looney, Lance, 25, and three accomplices were denied bail for their alleged involvement in the theft of munitions from the ranges at Camp Shelby. The ATF testified in court that Looney, Lance cashed a check for $3,000 back in November from an Alabama recycling company, profits from allegedly stolen munitions debris. Looney's alleged crime partner, Dale Ray Johnson, 33, was not so lucky. He was the man injured on January 19th when a munition he was cutting open exploded sending shrapnel through his neck and kneecap. He also lost an eye and the bones in his hands were crushed. Johnson has not been arrested but Looney, Lance and three other alleged accomplices were including Jimmy Wilson, 48; his brother, Jack Wilson, 45; and David Bangs, 48 were.
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Denver, Colorado A tentative lease for mineral rights associated with the former Lowry Bombing Range is in jeopardy from a bill introduced by Colorado lawmakers to impose strict rules for fracking near hazardous waste sites including sites with munitions and explosives. The mineral rights associated with the former Lowry Bombing Range are controlled by the Colorado State Land Board. The Land Board who over sees approximately 4 million acres of land typically solicits bids from energy companies for rights to access the natural resources including oil and natural gas. Reportedly, ConocoPhillips agreed to a $137M lease for oil and natural gas rights underneath the 21,000 acre former Lowry Bombing Range. The lease was approved by the Land Board in January.
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 2nd Class Petty Officer Taylor Gallant, 22, of Kentucky, died while conducting diving operations 25 miles off the North Carolina coast during a training operation. An EOD technician assigned to Mobile Unit 12, Gallant was training with a Canadian ship in preparation for an amphibious training exercise called Bold Alligator 2012 at the time of his death.
Military Munitions Response Sr. Project / Program Manager - U.S. Navy
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
Environment:
Our team of environment specialists offers clients expertise in air quality, impact analysis and permitting, environmental health and safety management consulting/due diligence, remediation consulting/engineering and construction/site restoration, specialty and emerging technologies, waste services and water and natural resources.
Background:
The US Department of Defense is transitioning its environmental remediation program away from traditional contaminants to munitions related environmental liabilities. As a major strategic initiative, AECOM is making investments to further strengthen its capabilities to support this market and our clients. As the managing partner of Resolution Consultants, AECOM has recently won the US Navy Southeast Comprehensive Long-Term Environmental Action (CLEAN). This contract, together with our current Pacific Division CLEAN and Performance Based Remediation (PERMAC) contract, are the prime vehicles from which AECOM will provide Military Munitions Response (MMR) support to the US Navy.
Position Description:
This senior level position will report directly to AECOM's MMR Program Director and will become an important member of our MMR program team. AECOM's MMR program supports U.S. Government MMRP funded projects across the CONUS and OCONUS geographies under various DOD and agency contract vehicles.
Our US Navy Program Manager will coordinate directly with and through our Navy Program teams to lead and support MMR projects and tasks. As dictated by project backlog, additional project and staff level resources will directly and indirectly report to this position. The US Navy Program Manager will have full access to AECOM's vast resource pool and will be expected to develop employees and business through excellent project delivery.
Gulfport, Mississippi Authorities including the Gulfport Police, Biloxi Police, and the BATF responded to a residential house after the resident, a 33-year old man, checked into the hospital with injuries sustained from a munition. Reportedly, the man was dismantling the munition at this house in order to recycle the metal when it exploded. During the inspection of the house, Authorities discovered numerous munitions (specific numbers and types not reported) requiring disposal. The munitions were safely disposed of on-site after neighbors were evacuated.
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