Atomic Veterans History Project 1958 - 2008 Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Military Participation in Operation Hardtack Pacific Test Site detonation. Wearing goggles and with backs to the blast, covered with sheets, head in arms. Even at a distance of more than 30 miles, heat was strongly felt. This detonation is less than 10 seconds old, as witnessed by "US Atomic Veterans." The Atomic Veterans History Project contains personal narratives about the military duties and activities of the US Servicemen who witnessed the atomic and hydrogen weapon tests. Many veterans have sent photos, certificates and newspaper articles which we have added. There are over 500 photos from declassified DOE atomic test films. Atomic Veterans are invited to email their personal recollections. Information on researching your atomic military history is provided. What's New A master list of declassified video programs about the atmospheric tests from 1945 - 1962 are available by clicking here. Atomic Test Series and Dates Atomic Veterans History Project ©1997--2008 For use of the material found on this web site, please send us an email with your request. This web page has been visited 259451 times since June 14, 1997.