Tag: Lead Poisioning

The History of Camp Edwards and Otis Air Force Base: From World War II Training to Joint Base Cape Cod

July 10, 2026

Camp Edwards and Otis Air Force Base by Donald J Cann and John J Galluzzo Images of America: Camp Edwards and Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts by Donald J. Cann and John J. Galluzzo (2010) Book Description: When land started to run out in central Massachusetts, the state’s National Guard units began … More The History of Camp Edwards and Otis Air Force Base: From World War II Training to Joint Base Cape Cod

From Weapons to Wounds: The Toxic Legacy of World War II’s Strategic Metals Behind Every Bullet, Tank, and Bomber (June 28, 2026)

June 28, 2026

Design inspired by a historical NARA photo of Camp Edwards in Cape Cod, Massachusetts (National Archives and Record Administration)Editor’s Note: This would never fly today on a fragile ecosystem like Cape Cod. Introduction: When most people think about World War II, they picture tanks, fighter aircraft, battleships, and the soldiers who operated them. Far fewer … More From Weapons to Wounds: The Toxic Legacy of World War II’s Strategic Metals Behind Every Bullet, Tank, and Bomber (June 28, 2026)

Dear Mass Air National Guard, You Poisoned Me With Lead… But You Already Knew That (2025)

July 17, 2025

Dear Mass Air National Guard, You poisoned me with lead and made me lose more than twenty years of my life. I will spend the rest of my life making sure every Air National Guard member in the entire country understands the dangers of lead poisoning and how to treat it. I am a case … More Dear Mass Air National Guard, You Poisoned Me With Lead… But You Already Knew That (2025)

You Can Take Them Out of the Air Force… But You Can’t Ever Take the Air Force Out of Them (2025)

January 23, 2025

We explored an abandoned Air Force Base in the desert. We love learning about history but we just don’t see things the same anymore. We now know that the Air Force abandons bases they contaminate. The squadron and Fighter Wing in Massachusetts that poisoned me with lead is gone too. The brand new facility they … More You Can Take Them Out of the Air Force… But You Can’t Ever Take the Air Force Out of Them (2025)

“I Just Want to Disappear”: The End Result of a Lifetime of Dehumanization and Abuse (2024)

February 5, 2024

Ozzy Osbourne, Waiting for Darkness, Bark at the Moon “I just want to disappear” are the last words I said to medical personnel and those same words would end my Air Force career for good. I’m not exactly sure where to start as I’ve never put words to any of this before but here goes. … More “I Just Want to Disappear”: The End Result of a Lifetime of Dehumanization and Abuse (2024)

Day 1: Jennifer and Lee Arrived at Sandals Negril Jamaica in the Caribbean (2012)

April 17, 2012

The Drive from Montego Bay to the Sandals Negril Jamaica Resort: First Things First: Our First View of the Grounds and the Ocean: A Collection of First Photos Including the Room: 7 Mile Beach at Sandals Negril Jamaica: The Status of Our Health: This is a reminder to not judge a book by the cover. … More Day 1: Jennifer and Lee Arrived at Sandals Negril Jamaica in the Caribbean (2012)