Camp Blizzard Explained

Camp Blizzard is the headquarters of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. The camp is located in the village of Osbourn, Saint George Parish; located nearby to Shoal Point, the American University of Antigua, and the V. C. Bird International Airport. Camp Blizzard was formerly a U.S. naval base until 1995.[1] [2]

Camp Blizzard has an immigration detention centre[3] and a reverse osmosis plant.[4] The base houses the 1st Regiment, the Service and Support Unit, Cadet Corps, and the Air Wing. Other facilities include the Force Medic Station and the Construction and Engineering Department.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IT . 2020-09-11 . Camp Blizzard Antigua - Ambassador Dario Item . 2022-12-10 . Antigua and Barbuda Embassy in Madrid - Ambassador Dario Item . en-US.
  2. Web site: ABDF Facilities . 2024-11-17 . Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force . en-US.
  3. Web site: Manhunt launched for 5 Haitians migrants in Antigua & Barbuda Loop Caribbean News . 2022-12-10 . Loop News . en.
  4. Web site: Water Business Unit – Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) . 2022-12-10 . en-CA.

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