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Blue Grass Plant Has Historic Year in 2023

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December 4, 2023
Metal Parts Treater Boosting Safety, Efficiency During Blue Grass Closure

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November 28, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – November 2023

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November 28, 2023
Atkins to Act as Interim Program Executive Officer, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives Program

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November 28, 2023
Program Head Retires with Honors and Recognition

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November 17, 2023
Transportation Containers Readied for Dispositioning

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November 17, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – October 2023

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November 3, 2023
Key Tool in Closure Process Begins Operations at Blue Grass

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October 31, 2023
Community Celebrates Destruction of Final Chemical Weapons Stockpile in Kentucky, Nation

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October 13, 2023
Arms Control Seminar Features Chemical Demilitarization Achievement

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October 2, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – September 2023

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September 27, 2023
Public Event to Mark Completion of Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destruction set for Oct. 11

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September 18, 2023
Advisory Groups Remember Long-time Chair

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September 14, 2023
Blue Grass Workers Officially Begin Closure Activities; Focus on Equipment

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September 11, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – August 2023

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September 11, 2023
New Site Project Manager Takes Over at Blue Grass

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August 31, 2023
Coyle Reflects on the 'Job You Never Knew You Wanted'

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August 23, 2023
High-Tech Robots Will Enhance Worker Safety at Blue Grass

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August 10, 2023
Last Treaty Sample Collected, Analyzed at Blue Grass Plant

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August 7, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – July 2023

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August 4, 2023
Safety Rodeo Helps Blue Grass Workers Transition from Operations to Closure

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August 3, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – June 2023

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July 10, 2023
Last Chemical Weapon Destroyed at Blue Grass Army Depot

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July 7, 2023
Safety Remains the Focus as Blue Grass Destruction Goal Nears

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June 27, 2023
International Oversight Group Receives Chemical Weapons Destruction Update

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June 16, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – May 2023

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June 2, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – April 2023

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May 10, 2023
Request to Revise Monitoring Levels Open for Public Comment

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May 9, 2023
Blue Grass Workers Reach Another Munitions Destruction Milestone

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May 3, 2023
Blue Grass Worker-Led Program Helps the Environment

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April 21, 2023
Anniston Destroys All VX Rocket Motors from Kentucky

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April 19, 2023
Blue Grass Workers Get Help Focusing on Future

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April 3, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – March 2023

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March 29, 2023
Empty Store Now Blue Grass Training Ground

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March 16, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – February 2023

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March 9, 2023
Common Technology Making a Difference at Blue Grass

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March 8, 2023
Blue Grass Tops 75% Agent Destroyed

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February 28, 2023
Last Blue Grass Munitions Destruction Campaign Halfway Complete

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February 17, 2023
Permit Modification Request to Increase Feed Rate Open to Public Comment

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February 6, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – January 2023

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January 30, 2023
Busy Start to 2023 Sets Pace for Blue Grass Mission

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January 30, 2023
Static Detonation Chamber 2000 Begins Operations at Blue Grass Plant

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January 27, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – December 2022

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January 5, 2023
Last Blue Grass Munitions Destruction 25% Complete

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December 12, 2022
Public Comment Opportunity for Blue Grass Permit Modifications

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December 12, 2022
Surrogate Test Completed at Blue Grass

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November 30, 2022
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – November 2022

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November 29, 2022
Blue Grass Plant Plans for Closure

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November 28, 2022
Approval Sought to Fully Operate Pueblo Detonation Chambers

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November 23, 2022
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – October 2022

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October 27, 2022
Simulated Warheads Prepared for Systems Testing

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October 27, 2022
Blue Grass Plant Marks Secondary Waste Destruction Milestone

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October 20, 2022
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – September 2022

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October 6, 2022
Former Destruction Site Aiding Blue Grass Mission

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September 14, 2022
Half of Blue Grass Chemical Agent Stockpile Destroyed

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September 12, 2022
’Participate in History,’ Blue Grass Seeks New Hires

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August 30, 2022
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – August 2022

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August 30, 2022
Public Comment Sought on Blue Grass Permit Modification

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August 25, 2022
Blue Grass Welcomes New Commanders

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August 9, 2022
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – July 2022

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July 28, 2022
Army Official: Work at Blue Grass Plant a ‘Success’

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July 13, 2022
Last Munitions Destruction Campaign Begins at Kentucky Plant

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July 7, 2022
Rocket Destruction Efficiencies Applied for Final Destruction Campaign

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June 30, 2022
Kentucky Event Highlights End of VX Weapons in U.S.

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June 21, 2022
Changeover Period Begins at Blue Grass Plant

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May 31, 2022
Special Event for Chemical Weapons Destruction Followed by Public Meeting June 8

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May 31, 2022
State Regulator Approves Two Blue Grass Permit Modifications

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May 23, 2022
Entire U.S. Stockpile of VX Nerve Agent Eliminated

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April 20, 2022
Teamwork Key to Removing Used Carbon Filters

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April 19, 2022
U.S. Chemical Demilitarization Transparency Event Held for International Organization

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March 31, 2022
New Tank Safely Lowered Through Roof

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March 30, 2022
Former Mustard Destruction Facility Passes Crucial Test

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March 1, 2022
Comment Period Open for Public Input on Draft Environmental Permit

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February 23, 2022
Decontamination Efforts Begin on Projectile Equipment

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February 8, 2022
Equipment Removed for Site Upgrade

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February 1, 2022
From Tents to Today, a Year at the New Site

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January 27, 2022
Key Defense Official Tours Blue Grass Plant

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December 21, 2021
First Non-Contaminated Rocket Motor Shipment Completed

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December 2, 2021
Fifty Percent of VX Nerve Agent Destroyed in Kentucky

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November 16, 2021
Facility Prepared to Process Drained Rocket Warheads

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November 10, 2021
First Blue Grass Hydrolysate Shipment Safely Completed

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October 25, 2021
Pentagon Official Visits Blue Grass Plant

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October 14, 2021
State, Local Officials Observe Tanker Loading in Preparation for Hydrolysate Shipment

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October 5, 2021
Coordination with Hospitals Essential for Plant Operations

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September 30, 2021
Rocket Motors Stored to Await Destruction

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September 30, 2021
All Mustard Agent Projectiles Now Destroyed in Kentucky

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September 7, 2021
Senator McConnell Visits Training Facility

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August 30, 2021
New Pollution Abatement System Under Construction

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August 30, 2021
Community Advisory Group Members Tour Training Facility

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August 17, 2021
Rocket Motors Extensively Studied Before Shipment

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July 29, 2021
Public Comment Period Open for Hydrolysate Shipment, Rocket Motor Storage

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July 29, 2021
First Nerve Agent Rockets Destroyed at Blue Grass Army Depot

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July 12, 2021
Decision Made on Disposal of Rocket Motors

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June 30, 2021
Plant Processes Storage Bottle

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June 21, 2021
Rocket Handling Equipment Turned Over to Operations

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June 15, 2021
Project Managers to Discuss Hydrolysate Shipment at June 9 Public Meeting

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June 3, 2021
All Nerve Agent Projectiles Now Destroyed at Blue Grass Army Depot

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June 2, 2021
Mustard Munitions Sampled to Meet Treaty Requirements

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May 28, 2021
Blue Grass Partner Assists with Conservation Effort

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April 30, 2021
Blue Grass Plant Destroys 25% of Stockpile in Kentucky

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April 29, 2021
Detonation Chamber Assembled and Placed

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April 28, 2021
Public Involvement Opportunities for Permit Modification Requests

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April 5, 2021
Decision Made on Hydrolysate Treatment

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March 31, 2021
VX Destruction Requires Change in Air Monitoring

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March 3, 2021
Equipment Placement Continues Despite Harsh Weather

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February 26, 2021
March Public Meeting Continues on Online Platform

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February 24, 2021
Drill Enhances Emergency Response

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February 9, 2021
Comment Period Open for Plant Permit Modification Requests

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January 28, 2021
Program Partner Plays Key Role in Destruction Activities

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January 28, 2021
VX Nerve Agent Destruction Begins at Blue Grass Army Depot

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January 12, 2021
First-Time Filter Change Activity

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December 29, 2020
Experts Make Big Lift Look Easy

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December 18, 2020
Plants Operate with Pandemic Precautions in Place

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December 17, 2020
Depot Workers Assist with Heavy Lifting

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December 2, 2020
Construction Progressing on Storage Magazine

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December 2, 2020
Readiness Review is Next Step to VX Destruction Campaign

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December 2, 2020
Specialized Equipment Arrives at Blue Grass Plant

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November 18, 2020
Public Comment Invited on Plant Permit Modification Request

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October 27, 2020
New Equipment Installed for Training

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October 26, 2020
Comment Period Open for Plant Permit Modification

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October 13, 2020
Decision Made Regarding Use of Secondary System

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September 10, 2020
Public Meeting Changes to Virtual Platform

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September 3, 2020
Half of Blue Grass Mustard Agent Destroyed

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September 2, 2020
Testing Simulated Warheads Assists Destruction Efforts

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August 31, 2020
Extensive Planning Leads to Successful Operation

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August 28, 2020
Workers Complete Filter Change

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August 20, 2020
Rocket Processing Changes Lead to Plant Updates

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July 31, 2020
Blue Grass Welcomes New Commanders

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July 27, 2020
Comment Period Open for Plant Permit Modifications

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July 16, 2020
New Rocket Processing System Passes Test

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July 9, 2020
Workers Start Facility Decontamination

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June 16, 2020
Work Progressing Quickly at New Destruction Chamber Site

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June 9, 2020
June 10 Public Meeting Canceled

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May 21, 2020
Long History of GB Nerve Agent Projectiles Ends

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May 21, 2020
Blue Grass Plant Completes First Munitions Destruction Campaign

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May 21, 2020
Essential Test Complete for Secondary System

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April 21, 2020
Permit Modifications Open for Public Comment Until May 18

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April 14, 2020
First Main Plant Treaty Sampling Performed

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April 14, 2020
Blue Grass Plant Starts Vital System

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March 30, 2020
First Concrete Placed at New Site

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March 24, 2020
Kentucky Chemical Agent Destruction Plant Makes History

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March 18, 2020
Custom Equipment Created for Plant Testing

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March 3, 2020
Work Begins on New Destruction Chamber Site

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February 25, 2020
Plant Permit Status Upgraded

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February 25, 2020
Mustard Destruction System Undergoes Test

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January 24, 2020
Nerve Agent Destruction Begins at Blue Grass Army Depot

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January 24, 2020
Supercritical State Achieved for First Time

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January 7, 2020
First Secondary-Waste Shipment Completed

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December 30, 2019
Experts Announce Changes to Rocket Processing System

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December 24, 2019
Project’s First Principal Deputy Named

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December 20, 2019
Permit Conversion Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 11

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December 5, 2019
Processed Munitions Bodies Delivered for Recycling

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November 21, 2019
Mobile Monitoring Supports Shipment Demonstration

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November 21, 2019
Workers Perform Waste Shipment Demonstration

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November 19, 2019
Nerve Agent Destruction Scheduled for Early 2020

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October 31, 2019
New Rocket Destruction Process Proposed to Reduce Risk

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October 31, 2019
Plant Receives Approval to Begin Site Preparation

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October 2, 2019
Plant, Community Practice Emergency Preparedness and Response

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September 30, 2019
Sharp Eyes Assist Environmental Efforts

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September 24, 2019
Community Talks Closure at Public Meeting

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September 24, 2019
Blue Grass Plant Health Assessment Shows No Risk to Public

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September 4, 2019
Secondary Treatment System Undergoes Testing

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September 4, 2019
Minor Permit Modifications Routine Business for Plant

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August 20, 2019
Noble Gas Helps Make Protective Containers Service-Ready

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July 31, 2019
Signature Signals Path Forward for Additional Equipment

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July 25, 2019
Study Released on Secondary Process Performance

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June 28, 2019
Program Head Introduces New Site Project Manager

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June 26, 2019
Destruction of Chemical Weapons Stockpile Begins at Blue Grass Army Depot

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June 19, 2019
Environmental Assessment Public Comment Period Open Through June 17

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May 31, 2019
Stakeholders Recognize Start of Kentucky Chemical Weapons Destruction at Event

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May 31, 2019
Public Welcomed to Event Marking Start of Chemical Weapons Destruction in Kentucky

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May 16, 2019
Mustard Agent Destruction Facility Prepares for Operations

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May 16, 2019
International Team Performs Final Review

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April 30, 2019
Research by Blue Grass Expert Helped Set Testing Standards

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April 19, 2019
Plant Considers Adding Destruction Equipment

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March 29, 2019
Plant Conducts Air Monitoring for Historical Record

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March 26, 2019
Crews Begin Training for Munitions Movement

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March 20, 2019
Plant to Test Equipment with Agent Alternatives

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February 28, 2019
Crew Tests Equipment, Procedures with Conventional Munitions

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February 27, 2019
Exercise Tests Response of Pueblo Plant

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February 25, 2019
Demonstration Shows Monitoring System Functions as Designed

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February 14, 2019
Specialized Handling Equipment Arrives at Plant

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February 1, 2019
On-Site Training Prepares Workers for Operations

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January 28, 2019
Managers Look Forward to Active, Safe Year

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January 23, 2019
Blue Grass Experience Helps Sister Site in Colorado

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December 28, 2018
Blue Grass Plant Managers Track Year’s Progress

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December 28, 2018
Blue Grass Plant Demonstrates Main Air System

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December 20, 2018
First Test Munitions Processed in Chamber

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December 14, 2018
Plant Receives Army Training Rockets

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November 27, 2018
Blood Draws Important for Worker Safety

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November 14, 2018
Government Representatives Begin Around-the-Clock Shifts

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October 30, 2018
Laboratory Tests Site-Specific Material

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October 25, 2018
Protective Masks Issued Ahead of Plant Operations

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October 19, 2018
Some Facility Staff Shift to 24/7 Schedule

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September 27, 2018
Manager Proposes Shift in Processing Plans

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September 27, 2018
Nerve Agent Testing Proposed for Static Detonation Chamber

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September 26, 2018
Joint Venture Company Receives National Safety Award

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September 13, 2018
Static Detonation Chamber Equipment Now Operating in Remote Mode

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August 31, 2018
Project Lead Began Demilitarization Career as Intern

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August 13, 2018
Blue Grass Manager, Community Group Discuss Wastewater Plans

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July 30, 2018
More Than Half of Blue Grass Systems Turned Over to Operations

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July 27, 2018
New Commanders Welcomed at Blue Grass

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July 23, 2018
Specialists Conduct Nerve Agent Sampling Operation

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June 26, 2018
Manager Highlights Vision and Mission at Public Meeting

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June 21, 2018
Experts Take ‘HEART’ for Blue Grass Process Systems

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June 15, 2018
System Starts Processing 8-inch Test Projectiles

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May 25, 2018
Team Works to Ensure Critical Balance

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May 18, 2018
Technicians Start Air Filtration System for First Time

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May 16, 2018
Water Systems Turned Over to Operations

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April 27, 2018
Blue Grass Embraces Workplace Values

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April 24, 2018
Employee Teams Conduct Safety Event

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April 18, 2018
Experts: 21 Systems Turned Over to Operations

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March 29, 2018
Managers, Community Discuss Hydrolysate Contingency Options

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March 28, 2018
Blue Grass Mustard Munitions Destruction Schedule Accelerated

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March 26, 2018
Demilitarization Community Board Forms New Working Group

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March 22, 2018
Major Neutralization System Passes Demonstration

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March 21, 2018
Specialists Protect Plant Workforce from Physical Hazards

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March 7, 2018
Key Blue Grass Systems Tested

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February 28, 2018
Nitrogen Introduced into Blue Grass Plant for First Time

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February 21, 2018
Partners Practice Response in Integrated Spill Drill

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February 14, 2018
Technicians Use Mist and Light to Test Filters

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February 7, 2018
Team Completes Demonstration of Key System

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January 30, 2018
Depth of Experience Critical to Operations Training

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January 23, 2018
Protective Suit Sealer Ready for Operations

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December 28, 2017
State Agency Opens Permit Public Comment Period

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December 27, 2017
Specialized Suits Protect Workers from Chemical Agent

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December 21, 2017
Blue Grass Managers Cite Progress, Speak to Goals

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December 21, 2017
First Toxic Area Training at Blue Grass Plant

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December 15, 2017
Rocket Processing Equipment Put Through Its Paces

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November 30, 2017
Oversight Agency Checks Munitions Transport Containers

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November 17, 2017
U.S. Army Program Keeps Chemical Materials Safe

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November 17, 2017
Organic Air Emissions Topic of Kentucky Public Meeting

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October 30, 2017
Experts Renew Efforts at Blue Grass Mustard Destruction Project

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October 26, 2017
Blue Grass Plant Welcomes New Assistant Project Manager

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October 13, 2017
Specialized System Assists in Repetitive Task

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October 11, 2017
Partners Participate in Emergency Preparedness Exercise

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September 27, 2017
Plant Enhancements Prompt Permitting Updates

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September 26, 2017
Team Demonstrates Agent Neutralization System

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September 20, 2017
New Program Leader Meets Kentucky Community

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September 20, 2017
Air-Handling System Passes Test

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September 11, 2017
Conveyor System Turned Over to Operations

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August 23, 2017
Blue Grass to Use Custom Device for Agent Sampling

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August 18, 2017
Blue Grass Holds GB Sampling Public Meeting

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August 18, 2017
New Program Leader Visits Blue Grass Plant

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August 16, 2017
Engineers Design Munitions-Monitoring Equipment

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July 28, 2017
Blue Grass Emergency Response Teams Train for High-Angle Rescues

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July 17, 2017
Blue Grass Plant to Hold Environmental Permitting Meeting July 20

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July 14, 2017
Blue Grass Plant Submits Request to Sample Munitions

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June 29, 2017
Personnel Prepare for Blue Grass Filter Bank Detector Test

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June 27, 2017
Blue Grass Plant Leader Outlines Systemization Focus

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June 22, 2017
Blue Grass Lab Tests Rule Out Chemical Interference

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June 22, 2017
Blue Grass Plant Holds First Public Auction of Excess Items

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June 14, 2017
First Blue Grass Plant Agent System Turned Over to Operations

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June 8, 2017
Scientists Visit Blue Grass Plant

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June 6, 2017
Blue Grass Conducts First Caustic Leak Drill

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May 23, 2017
Portable Purifier Cleans Blue Grass Plant Process Water

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May 23, 2017
Blue Grass Team Begins Pilot-Test Plan

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May 9, 2017
Blue Grass, Partner Organizations Host International Ambassadors

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April 18, 2017
Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Receives Safety Approval

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April 13, 2017
Technicians Test Blue Grass Rocket Shear Machine

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March 30, 2017
Blue Grass Processing Equipment Makes First Move

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March 22, 2017
Blue Grass Technicians Calibrate Plant Instrumentation

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March 22, 2017
Program Leader Bids Bluegrass Farewell, Offers Advice for Future

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March 17, 2017
Blue Grass Management Provides Schedule Update

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March 14, 2017
Blue Grass Team Looks to Sister Site, Toward Operations

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March 14, 2017
Blue Grass Technicians Test Plant Fire-Alarm Systems

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February 24, 2017
Blue Grass Teams Work Together to Reduce Project Costs

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February 22, 2017
Blue Grass Paramedics Earn Army Recognition

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February 17, 2017
Officials: Kentucky Depot Has Lasting Mission

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January 30, 2017
Army Environmental Assessment Team Visits Blue Grass Plant

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January 30, 2017
Blue Grass Team Pressure Tests Plant Piping

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January 23, 2017
Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Postponed

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December 21, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Leaders Track Year’s Progress, Preview 2017

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December 21, 2016
Blue Grass Medical Staff Goes to 24/7 Response

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December 16, 2016
Blue Grass Team Donates to Benefit Soldiers

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December 14, 2016
Blue Grass Team Member Receives Army Acquisition Honor

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December 9, 2016
Blue Grass Team Develops Simulator, Saves Project Funds

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December 7, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Hosts Vendor Forum

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November 23, 2016
Blue Grass Partners Perform High-Angle Rescue Training

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November 10, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Starts Thermal Oxidizer Light-Off Process

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November 3, 2016
Blue Grass Fire Training Goes High Tech

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October 27, 2016
Team Members Inspect Blue Grass Fall-Protection Equipment

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October 26, 2016
Test Munitions Delivered for Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Training

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September 27, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Leaders Report Testing Phase More Than Halfway Complete

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September 22, 2016
Kentucky Emergency Preparedness Exercise Set for Sept. 21

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September 19, 2016
Blue Grass Personnel Start Protective Gear Training

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September 15, 2016
New Blue Grass Satellite Fire Station Declared Ready for Occupancy

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September 8, 2016
Blue Grass Lab Receives Samples, Prepares for Operations

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August 26, 2016
Regulators Issue Draft Environmental Permits for Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Facility

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August 16, 2016
Construction Begins on Blue Grass Waste Transfer Station

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August 15, 2016
Blue Grass Completes Explosive Destruction Technology Service Magazine

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August 9, 2016
New Blue Grass Human Resources Manager Provides Wealth of Experience

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July 28, 2016
Blue Grass Clean Air Act Permit Renewal Requested

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July 21, 2016
Start-Up Team Tests Generators at Kentucky Plant

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July 19, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Refurbishes Munitions Transport Containers, Saves Millions

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June 28, 2016
Blue Grass Welcomes New Commanders

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June 21, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Schedule, Rocket Motor Disposal Focus of Public Meeting

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June 16, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Partners Begin Training for Safe Loading of Chemical Munitions

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June 16, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Completes Baseline Groundwater Sampling

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June 9, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Munitions Washout Elimination Study Released

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May 31, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Moves Property Disbursement to Richmond Mall

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May 25, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Expands Richmond Mall Operations

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May 20, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Medical Facility Now Operational

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April 29, 2016
First Modules Arrive for Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Support Facility

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April 19, 2016
Perimeter Air Monitoring System Installed as Additional Safety Measure at Blue Grass Plant

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April 18, 2016
Kentucky Governor Signs Blue Grass Plant Waste Code Bill into Law

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April 11, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Managers Update U.S. Senate Majority Leader

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March 30, 2016
Compressed-Air System Testing Underway at Blue Grass Plant

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March 29, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Streamlines Start-Up Management for Systemization

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March 23, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Leaders Discuss Project Progress with Community

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March 16, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Partners with Local University for Hiring

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March 4, 2016
Biologist Maintains Native Grasslands Around Blue Grass Plant

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February 25, 2016
New Ambulance Arrives at Blue Grass Plant

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February 12, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Performs Testing and Verification Activities

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February 2, 2016
Assistant Secretary of the Army Visits Blue Grass Plant

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January 21, 2016
Blue Grass Plant Welcomes New County Emergency Management Agency Director

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January 19, 2016
Blue Grass Site Project Manager Discusses 2016 Goals

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January 13, 2016
First Structural Steel Goes Up on Blue Grass Explosive Destruction Technology Enclosure Building

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January 7, 2016
Community Gets Blue Grass Plant Update, Glance Ahead

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December 23, 2015
Blue Grass Project Recycling Program Benefits Soldiers

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December 21, 2015
Test Munitions Arrive at Blue Grass Plant

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December 14, 2015
Blue Grass Team Makes Progress at Explosive Destruction Technology Site

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December 3, 2015
Blue Grass Project Submits Permit Revision, Encourages Public Involvement

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December 1, 2015
Blue Grass Scientists Provide Update on Supercritical Water Oxidation Activities

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November 18, 2015
Blue Grass Team Requests Permit Changes for Treaty Sampling

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November 12, 2015
New Manager Leads Blue Grass Systems Contract

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November 6, 2015
Blue Grass Plant Completes Construction Safely, On Schedule

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October 16, 2015
Crews Prepare Site for Static Detonation Chamber

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October 16, 2015
Blue Grass Project Saves Government Millions Through Property Transfers

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September 21, 2015
Blue Grass Plant Engineer Sparks Students’ Interest

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September 14, 2015
Blue Grass Training Department Transitions as Project Does

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August 13, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, August 2015

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August 13, 2015
Blue Grass Engineers Reach Out to Local Students

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August 13, 2015
Protecting Human Health and Environment is Top Priority

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July 15, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, July 2015

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July 15, 2015
Oversight Helps Reduce Risk at Blue Grass Plant

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July 15, 2015
Blue Grass Plant Partners Planning Ahead to Meet International Treaty Requirements

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June 10, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, June 2015

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June 10, 2015
Blue Grass Advisory Commission Chair a Driving Force Behind Community Involvement

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June 10, 2015
Workforce Changes as Blue Grass Project Shifts Into Systemization

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May 11, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, May 2015

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May 11, 2015
A Day in the Life of a Blue Grass Safety Specialist

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April 14, 2015
Where Does the Blue Grass Plant Get its Water?

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April 14, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, April 2015

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April 14, 2015
‘Turnover Phil’ Brings 40 Years of Mechanical Experience to Blue Grass Plant

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April 14, 2015
Blue Grass Partners: Shared Mission, Shared Resources

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March 10, 2015
Blue Grass Army Depot Provides Enhanced Emergency Response

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March 10, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, February 2015

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February 10, 2015
Blue Grass Small-Business Advocate Mentors Vendors to Success

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February 10, 2015
The BGCAPP Team’s 2015 New Year’s Resolutions

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January 14, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, January 2015

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January 14, 2015
Safety Culture Leads to Blue Grass Project Recertification

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January 14, 2015
News from the BGCAPP Construction Site, March 2015

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March 10, 2014

Blue Grass Plant Has Historic Year in 2023

December 4, 2023
Metal Parts Treater Boosting Safety, Efficiency During Blue Grass Closure

November 28, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – November 2023

November 28, 2023
Atkins to Act as Interim Program Executive Officer, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives Program

November 28, 2023
Program Head Retires with Honors and Recognition

November 17, 2023
Transportation Containers Readied for Dispositioning

November 17, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – October 2023

November 3, 2023
Key Tool in Closure Process Begins Operations at Blue Grass

October 31, 2023
Community Celebrates Destruction of Final Chemical Weapons Stockpile in Kentucky, Nation

October 13, 2023
Arms Control Seminar Features Chemical Demilitarization Achievement

October 2, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – September 2023

September 27, 2023
Public Event to Mark Completion of Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destruction set for Oct. 11

September 18, 2023
Advisory Groups Remember Long-time Chair

September 14, 2023
Blue Grass Workers Officially Begin Closure Activities; Focus on Equipment

September 11, 2023
Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Monthly Recap – August 2023

September 11, 2023

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