Tag: Military Base

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

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)

Sexual Assault and Abuse of Authority at Keesler Air Force Base (1997)

July 17, 1997

Technical School Instructor Sexually Assaults New Recruit I joined the Air National Guard in 1996 at the age of 24. At the onset of my career, I was raped by my recruiter at his house. I was invited to a “new recruit” party, drugged, and raped. I never told anyone because I was too ashamed. … More Sexual Assault and Abuse of Authority at Keesler Air Force Base (1997)