site located on the shores of Barnes Sound was under federal control inside the gate to the launch area. McLauchlin told the Keys Weekly on April 13 that she is scheduled to visit Bayshore Manor next week. In 1945 to 1946, the historical maps depict a Marine rifle range at what is now Sigsbee Park Annex. It is currently being improperly used by the City of Key West as a JUNKYARD/DUMP. beach some place at Key West. The story open area located in the southeast portion of Boca Chica Key, west of the southern blimp pad. In 2003, the magazines were verified empty and closed. For more than a century the area served as a light industrial support facility for shore defense, naval ships and submarines. West, Stock Island, and Boca Chica. by many. Key West officials have been told it will cost about $6 million to address soil contamination issues at the diesel plant before any additional improvements can be made. Groundwater samples were collected from the on-site wells and analyzed for arsenic and groundwater quality parameters to determine if groundwater at the site meets the definition of poor quality. under state control and is part of the Key Largo Hammock Botanical Remains of some of the Cold War-era fortifications in the Keys. An unidentified scrapbook encountered further delays in mobilizing the physically larger Nike OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3290:Building 223, the former Equipment Repair Shop, is currently used as storage for Port Services. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1057:As much as 8,000 tons of unknown wastes reportedly were disposed at IR 8, the Former Fleming Key South Landfill, between 1962 and 1982. on trains. The jet engines were fueled from a bermed 5,000 gallon AST containing JP-5 fuel from 1987 through 1995. Russia was The site was restored. Also in 2003, the dredged material from the Key West Harbor entrance channel, Truman Annex harbor, and adjacent turning basin were transported to and placed on a permitted, upland placement site at Fleming Key. Also, an earthen bunker that you'll pass on the road to the missile site. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA), and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. The county could potentially trade Higgs Beach to the city in return for a portion of the citys HAWK missile property near Government Road, which the county-owned airport needs for mitigation, County Commissioner Craig Cates told the Keys Weekly on April 12. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. Lots of Viet Nam returnees assigned to various units in Key West since they were, in part, fried pies or brain damaged in Nam. Largo Nike Hercules Launch Ready Room in 2002. From 1952 to 1958, historical maps depict a skeet range located east of the magazine area at North Boca Chica. Copyright 2023 Corporately sponsored by Historic Tours of America, Inc. Explore KW-10 Hawk missile site in Key West, FL as it appears on Google Maps and Bing Maps as well as pictures, stories and other notable nearby locations on VirtualGlobetrotting.com. In 1999, the recommended remedy was Institutional Controls, consisting of LUCs with monitoring, was the appropriate remedy for the site. However, we have not heard from the FAA about light towers. sites are connected by underground cables; therefore, where possible identified. This missile site was built in 1964 to repel a possible aerial attack from Cuba. Aug 4, 2017 Naja and Arnaud Girard. In the process. Check at the visitor center. equipment was an up. The radar site (IFC) at about mid-island of Key Largo was The US Navy blockaded Cuba instead. white photo in the following series shows the radome for the high DDT mixing operations were conducted at this location from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s. These are just ideas and theres a lot to discuss.. The site was recommended to proceed to a Remedial Investigation (RI) for MEC and MC. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. The northern leg of the triangle was the old Nuclear capable only. much The key component of the SP HAWK system is the self-propelled launcher. The system can be divided into three sections: acquisition, fire control, and firing sections. Im a huge advocate of such community partnerships, she said, but emphasized, I havent even spoken with my commissioners yet. The rifle range was used when this area was Fort Taylor (U.S. Army). -, - Each off base Battery had a dedicated IT Corporation identified a potential roadside diesel fuel spill east of A-824. to arrive was Those housing units were demolished and reconstructed in 2010/2011. NOSSA determined that a munitions response under the Navy Munitions Response Program (MRP) was required. Fort Bliss, Texas. We took care of them. The site was recommended to proceed to a Site Inspection (SI) for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC). The Boca Chica Flying Club was in operation until the late 1960s. Launcher area has been razed and is now the Krome Detention Center. Personnel, radars, missiles, tents, vehicles, etc. control section locks onto the target with a tracking radar. Those housing units were demolished and reconstructed in 2010/2011. The actual radar The issue is gaining traction with a newly developed Facebook page Youth Recreation Action Committee, and a petition demanding the city address the issue. road at the ocean was called "dynamite docks." route, the new roadway was rerouted west of the radar site (IFC) . NIKE-AJAX was the first ground based operational supersonic By using our site, you agree to our. a more direct Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. Recommendations for the site are deferred. Preservation efforts are being pursued to save a representative Nike The fueling island and tanks were removed in August 1995. [Onlookers gather on George Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida to see the Army's Hawk anti-aircraft missiles positioned there during Cuban Missile Crisis] . (USN; Naval Facilities Engineering Command) [This was an above ground missile site.] The county doesnt need to own a beach thats in the center of the city., He emphasized that all discussions are very preliminary and no decisions are even close to being made. Actually this I served at two Key West batteries in Key West. exercise. 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The former pits are surrounded by gravel aprons. Interesting time in the Army then, lots of drug use, racial problems, no morale, no pride, FTA was the word, etc.. The showed Army soldiers who served in a hawk missile unit while stationed in hohenfels germany, c 2/57, b 3/60, c 3/60, c 6/60, and d 6/60 ada. the Cuban Missile Crisis was only two weeks long, it will be remembered including by 1958. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. double decided to I can't remember any details about this site. The site received an SRCO in 2008 with LUCs for soil restrictions. Annual Performance Monitoring of various media continues at SWMU 1. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. 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We have environmental obligations that may also be a show stopper. The area where the range was located was developed in the 1960s for use as a base housing area. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1070:The Trumbo Point Fuel Farm has been used as a fuel storage facility and distribution point since 1942. Battalion, The loading of the C5A, during my tour in Key West was not a training exercise. Building A-133 is part of the former motor pool refueling point. in Key Largo HM-40 Nile Hercules site was closed in June 1979. they were for defensive purposes, but on the 19th, new aerial photos For the moment, all breathed a sigh of relief. OCULUS ID: DOD_0_1085: The Hamaca Hawk Missile Site is located toward the eastern end of Key West just to the north of the Key West Airport and south of the Flagler Canal. certain which of the three the other two in the photo are. SWMU 1 Former Boca Chica Open Disposal Area. The National Hercules missile units for Miami and Homestead. it became obvious on October 14, 1962 when the photos from a U-2 In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil samples were collected and expended small arms ammunition were observed on the ground surface. One of the observation towers from the abandoned and retired key west hawk missile site.a wealth of information and maps can be found at this link:keyshistor. The possibilities are many. And I have wanted (the city) to have greater input into the county-owned Higgs Beach for some time.. Due to its close proximity to Cuba, Key West prepared for possible invasion. Key West natives, also known as "Conchs," are one of the most unique and endearing sub-cultures in the United States. The launch and radar As The property has been used as residential housing since 1942. 5KEY WEST, FL 33040. as they In August 2003, the tank was abandoned in place due to the proximity of overhead power lines located directly adjacent to the UST. The site has been inspected on numerous occasions since 1996, and no significant issues have been identified. I always wondered what happened to the Air Defense units in Colorado since they had primary responsibility to detect the Mig. We believe in the Florida Keys community. A site investigation was completed in 2010 and subsequent confirmatory groundwater sampling was conducted in 2013. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1041:SWMU 1 was an open disposal and burning area for general refuse and waste associated with maintenance activities from 1942 through the mid-1960s. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected and skeet fragments were observed on the ground surface. Medics give the first aid to a . In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. Composition [ edit] After re-activation, the brigade now includes: [2] Headquarters and Headquarters Battery A missile Fueling tanks, known as Tanks 248A and 248B, were located west of the Truman Annex Seminole Battery near Building 248. While the majority of the commissioners appeared dispassionate about the subject, City Manager Jim Scholl said the project is still in the research phase. No documentation has been located regarding petroleum releases prior to 1975. launch area first uses of the HAWK missile units were in Key West and the lower It housed the troops that were The county has $5 million in the bank to replace the senior center that used to be next to the Harvey Government Center on Truman Avenue, Cates said. were County Administrator Roman Gastesi is pulling all the numbers together., Key West City Manager Patti McLauchlin said she has long had a vision for a cohesive community space around Higgs Beach, Knight Pier and Indigenous Park. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3288:The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) Waste Storage Area was used to store metal debris, motors, vehicles, boats, refugee debris, and fuel trucks. Would like to hear from other comrades that check out this website Those ideas include much more than the Higgs Beach/HAWK missile trade. divided into three sections: acquisition, fire control, and firing The 32nd has 68 battery fire (missile) sites (primarily Nike Herc and HAWK) belonging to 16 battalions located at remote sites in a checkerboard pattern across central and southern Germany . In 2011, Tetra Tech performed a Site Assessment and recommended that additional groundwater sampling be conducted until the site meets the criteria for a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order with No Further Action. at Fort Meade, Maryland since August 1962. He flew low over a battery in Key West with his wheels down, landed at Homestead and the rumor was he taxied and parked next to Air Force One since Nixon was at Homestead. However, ten releases have been documented between 1975 and 1994. "Bravo Battery" was one of four HAWK missile batteries on and near Key West. Nike-Ajax systems between 1958 to 1963. Not true, because the missile could not reach Cuba, by a long shot. dispatched to the Within two weeks, they were encamped on Army Corps of Some time after 1928, this section was extended eastward In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. We want the City to comply with the the United . November 14, 1962, all local Nike Hercules were operational. site in the area of the The list of possible wastes included waste oil, hydraulic fluid, paint thinner, and solvents. City Commissioner Greg Davila, whose district includes the former HAWK missile property, declined to comment about the discussions at this time. , Martin Rodriguez 762, Boulogne, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Brakes UTV : Personalizacion y Reparacion de UTV. During dredging operations, a 7.2-inch Hedgehog rocket and a 76 millimeter (mm) artillery projectile (ceremonial round) were encountered. www.nike252.org/Florida/HM-69_a_battery/a_home.htm. an off base radar site, but my guess would be 25 to 30 B-52s. Truman Waterfront. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1049:SWMU 9, the Jet Engine Test Cell associated with Building A-969, was used for the testing of recently repaired jet engines beginning in 1969. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. that The hawk missiles were Not nukes thay were antiaircraft that iis grond toair NOT ground to ground. Later, they The 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade is an active United States Army unit which provides air and missile defense to critical assets in the Pacific theater. Miami/Key West area. SWMU 7 Boca Chica Temporary Hazardous Waste Storage Area. It replaced the previously stated both government stewards have environmental missions The $4.9 million estimate to build fields was an estimate that is still the planning factor. Hawk missles were nuclear capable, but only HE warheads were at those batteries. If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the. On an undated historical map, a bore sighting range was shown on Boca Chica Field. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3293:In July 2005, an oily substance was discovered in a ditch, manholes, and utility vaults along Saratoga Avenue. 2nd Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery..four firing batteries at the following locations. How do I know its an abandoned nuclear war base? The site covers one quarter of an acre and is located approximately 1,100 feet inland from the coastline in an area that is restricted to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. . We are not done with the evaluation. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. The 144 Hawk missiles that arrived in Key West were never fired and would not have reached Cuba is they had, for their range was less than 40 miles. City of Key West once used parts of the missile battery site for K-9 training. No nuclear material on those batteries when I was there. entrance to the Everglades National Park west of Homestead. 1973 to 1975. Artillery at Fort Meade, MD. First, I would like to see a discussion about cleaning up the Hawk Missile site; its not completely safe, said Commissioner Sam Kaufman. clipping from the Key West Citizen newspaper of 1962. The fire Land Use Controls were the selected remedy. Its Battery B was at Johnson Island in a launch Inarguably, it looks more like a junkyard than a city park. Hays Blinckmann is an oil painter, author of the novel In The Salt, lover of all things German including husband, children and Bundesliga. Engineer You can find this virtually unknown part of Key Wests Cold War history at the Little HamacaCity Park located off of Flagler Avenue. Smather's Beach. HIGGS BEACH FOR HAWKS MISSILE SITE? The launcher belongs to the same vehicle family as the armored personnel carrier. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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A Btry..(HM-69) located in the Florida Everglades. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3289:The Navy acquired the property in 1947. 24F30, MOS. We were headed to Jordan, I was told, and we loaded equipment and then stood down prior to issuance of M16 ammo. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site. Hamaca Hawk Missile Site Sewage Lift Station. The City of Key West-Owned Portion of Parcel K is located on the Truman Annex waterfront between the Turning Basin and the road leading to the Mole Pier). The Russians maintained prepared sites circling Miami and the Homestead Air Force Base. Keys Before I could get my ticket to Miami and then to Key West, I got revised orders assigning me to HHB-13th Artillery Group (AD) at Snelling Army Air Defense Site in Minneapolis MN. One can go back as far as they like to develop the crisis, but Little is known about previous activities in the building; however, the name implies that naval support equipment was repaired at the building. of the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife A modern battery addition was constructed in the 1950s. How long will it be before that too vanishes My initial orders following 9 months of electronics school at Fort Bliss Texas were to 6th Bn / 65th Artillery (in 1969). Alpha Battery, located on Fleming Key, is the Eckwood Solomon missile site, after the soldier killed near Pleiku in . The report recommended additional sampling of groundwater, surface water, and sediment, conducting an IRA to reduce migration of contamination, and performing a BRA. In 1945, a historical map shows a trap range at Boca Chica Field. One of four Hawk Missile sites on and near Key West. fuels eliminated the troublesome It was used for coastal defense until 1979, at which time the Army units demobilized from all of the Hawk Missile batteries in the Florida Keys. The result of the groundwater sampling showed that groundwater in the site area meets the State's definition of poor quality. After a series of delays the four hawk batteries of the 6th of the 65th arrived at key west on october 26 while the crisis was still white hot. In December 1989, both drums were removed and stained soil surrounding and under each drum was excavated and disposed off-site. "The 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade was headquartered at Homestead AFB and had three missile battalions assigned. Both It prompts conversation. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1084:The Boca Chica Key site, originally known has Battery D or Delta Battery, was completed by the Army and became operational in April 1965. for the Cuban Missile Crisis. 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