Camp Blizzard
Appearance
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.[2] Other facilities include the Force Medic Station and the Construction and Engineering Department.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ IT (2020-09-11). "Camp Blizzard Antigua - Ambassador Dario Item". Antigua and Barbuda Embassy in Madrid - Ambassador Dario Item. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ a b c "ABDF Facilities". Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Manhunt launched for 5 Haitians migrants in Antigua & Barbuda | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ "Water Business Unit – Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA)". Retrieved 2022-12-10.