U.S. Citizens Join Runway Occupation at NATO Nuclear Air Base Volkel, Netherland

U.S. Citizens Join Runway Occupation at NATO Nuclear Air Base Volkel, Netherland

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According to Wikipedia:  “It is believed that since the early 1960s, USAF nuclear weapons have been stored at Volkel Air Base, to be used by the host nation’s aircraft.”

“The USAF 703rd Munitions Support Squadron (703rd MUNSS) is in charge of maintaining and securing the weapons.  As of 2008, 22 B61 nuclear bombs are believed to be in storage at Volkel, to be used by the Dutch 311 and 312 F-16 squadrons at the base.”      [jb]

Early Tues., August 8, ten anti-war & climate activists including six from the United States, were detained by police after they occupied the runway at Volkel airbase demanding the withdrawal of the U.S. nuclear bombs stationed there, and an end to nuclear weapons-related CO2 emissions.
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Peace Rally for Ukraine – No More War – Scranton, Pa.

Peace Rally for Ukraine – No More War – Scranton, Pa.

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by Vera Scroggins, from Youtube, July 22, 1923

President Joe Biden’s Hometown. Home of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant at 156 Cedar Ave., Scranton, Pa.. Several Peace Activists speak and Peace groups from several States attended.

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