Operation Hardtack 1
1958
US Atomic Veterans
Larry Stanczyk
A Marine stationed aboard the USS Boxer during Operation Hardtack
Larry Stanczyk sends this email.
From: agent01@mediaone.net
To: Web Editor pdxavets@aracnet.com
Subject: Re: Atomic Veteran (Operation Hardtack)
I was on the Boxer as part of the Marine Corps Detachment.
Duty was tedious and mundane as anyone aboard at that time would agree.
Untill they started lighting up those "special weapons" and then life
changed.......
We had high altitude, sub-surface,and ground level demo's!!!!
I recall several naval personell being sent back, but no one of the
Marine Det.
As for duty, routine guard duty paint chipping etc. and the usual hurry
up and wait.
I will never forget my impression when the high altitude shot went off
and at night to boot. I really thought they overdid it and blew a hole
in the atmosphere!
Well, that was a long time ago 1958 as I recall, and if I have suffered
any adverse effects, I don't know it.
I really would like to know how much of a dose I took so would
appreciate any info on how to find out.
Yours Truly,
Larry Stanczyk
USMC
Email: agent01@mediaone.net
Keith Whittle
August 5, 1998
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