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Friday, September 13, 2013

Camp Ethan Allen identified as possible missile defense site


Camp Ethan Allen
Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho has been identified by the Department of Defense as one of five potential locations on the East Coast for mid-range missiles in the nation’s midcourse interceptor program. The missiles are designed to intercept incoming enemy missiles carrying warheads.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., told the media about the Pentagon’s plans after the Department of Defense’s Missile Defense Agency made the announcement to the Senate’s Defense Appropriations Subcommittee (the Pentagon’s budget committee).

Leahy is highly critical of the program and opposes the basing of the missiles in Vermont.

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