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Description TEAPOT - CAMP DESERT ROCK, NV, March 16, 1955 - A 105-Millimeter howitzer, a veteran of several atom blasts, is still in action, but like an old fire horse turned out to pasture. The weapon is now fired at reveille and retreat at Camp Desert Rock, Nevada, where soldiers are stationed as participants in Exercise Desert Rock VI. The exercise is the Army's operation in the current series of atomic tests at the AEC's Nevada Test Site. The howitzer is one of many pieces of Army equipment which was placed in the atomic blast area during similar previous maneuvers. It had been knocked about repeatedly from exposure to the blasts as it was used to indoctrinate troops with the effects of nuclear detonations. Under the direction of Lt. Col. John H. Louraine, Camp Ordnance Officer, the field artillery piece was salvaged when the series began this year. After being cleaned and decontaminated it was placed in front of the camp headquarters to be fired at ceremonies. When it was fired for the first time after being put back into action, pulling the lanyard was Brigadier General F. W. Sladen, Jr., Deputy Director of Exercise Desert Rock VI and commanding general of the camp.
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