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Aberdeen Proving Ground

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Aberdeen Proving Ground

The Aberdeen Proving Ground, also known as APG, is an Army post located on 72,500 acres in Harford County, Maryland. The installation touches the Chesapeake Bay, as well as the Susquehanna and Gunpowder rivers. Created and opened in 1917, APG is the Army's oldest active proving ground. It is composed of two major areas the nothern Aberdeen area and southern Edgewood Area that were combined in 1971. The Edgewood area was previously known as the Edgewood Aresenal. APG was originally used as a center to test military equipment, and the installation's location was chosen due to its closeness to industrial areas. Training for ordnance, or military artillery, started in 1918. Because of that train...  Show more »
The Aberdeen Proving Ground, also known as APG, is an Army post located on 72,500 acres in Harford County, Maryland. The installation touches the Chesapeake Bay, as well as the Susquehanna and Gunpowder rivers. Created and opened in 1917, APG is the Army's oldest active proving ground. It is composed of two major areas the nothern Aberdeen area and southern Edgewood Area that were combined in 1971. The Edgewood area was previously known as the Edgewood Aresenal. APG was originally used as a center to test military equipment, and the installation's location was chosen due to its closeness to industrial areas. Training for ordnance, or military artillery, started in 1918. Because of that training and research, APG is known as the "Home of Ordnance." It is currently used as an Army research, training and testing location. All tanks and wheeled vehicles from the past 50 years have been tested at APG, and chemical warfare research is performed at the proving ground. The proving ground employs more than 7,500 civilians and 5,000 military personnel. It is Harford County's largest employer and also one of the state's largest employers. APG is also home to the U.S. Army Ordnance Museum, with an outdoor exhibit featuring equipment and vehicles from different 20th century military conflicts.  « Show less

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    Feb 14, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  1. Another BRAC?

    When word came down that U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta wants to do another BRAC, the comment was greeted with measured enthusiasm at the Harford County Development Advisory Board meeting last week. By and large, optimism was expressed that...

    Tags: The Pentagon, Anne Arundel County, Leon Panetta, National Security, Commuting

  2. Feb 14, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead
  3. Aberdeen gives tax break to Habitat for Humanity

    Habitat for Humanity will receive tax forgiveness in the city of Aberdeen, after the city council passed the somewhat controversial measure 4 to 1 on Monday. The ordinance gives a 100 percent city tax credit for real property owned in Aberdeen by the...

    Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, Credit and Debt, Havre de Grace, Taxation, Mike Bennett

  4. Feb 14, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead
  5. Route 40/715 progress meeting in Aberdeen Wednesday

    The Maryland State Highway Administration will hold a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Aberdeen to give area residents and businesses an overview of what to expect from the next phase of the Routes 40/715 construction project.
    The Maryland State Highway Administration will hold a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Aberdeen to give area residents and businesses an overview of what to expect from the next phase of the Routes 40/715 construction project. The...

    Tags: Traffic, Mount Royal, Aberdeen

  6. Feb 13, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  7. Baltimore area's federal agencies a 'growth industry'

    Despite budget cuts and anti-government rhetoric in Congress, Maryland officials say the two huge federal agencies based in Woodlawn — which have long helped buoy the region's economy — may be better positioned than others to ride out the political turbulence expected over the next several years.
    Despite budget cuts and anti-government rhetoric in Congress, Maryland officials say the two huge federal agencies based in Woodlawn — which have long helped buoy the region's economy — may be better positioned than others to ride out the...

    Tags: Catonsville, Health Insurance, Dennis A Ross, Medicare, National Institutes of Health

  8. Feb 13, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead
  9. Deerfield's Black History Fair invites inspirational speakers

    Children at Deerfield Elementary School in Edgewood met several successful and inspirational members of Harford County's African American community Thursday as part of its annual Black History Fair.
    Children at Deerfield Elementary School in Edgewood met several successful and inspirational members of Harford County's African American community Thursday as part of its annual Black History Fair. The expo, in its fifth year, showcases different...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Family, Labor Legislation, Medical Specialization, Black History Month

  10. Feb 13, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  11. State, local officials preparing for new BRAC

    As President Barack Obama proposed a new round of military base closures and reorganization, Maryland's political and business forces already are working to protect installations here and position the state to benefit from any future moves.
    As President Barack Obama proposed a new round of military base closures and reorganization, Maryland's political and business forces already are working to protect installations here and position the state to benefit from any future moves. Maryland...

    Tags: Buck McKeon, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Elections, The Pentagon, Business Enterprises

  12. Feb 9, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead
  13. Another BRAC in 2013? Where Harford stands

    There's potential for more growth at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford County officials say. Whether that growth could come from another round of BRAC in 2013 or 2015 is still to be determined, however.
    There's potential for more growth at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford County officials say. Whether that growth could come from another round of BRAC in 2013 or 2015 is still to be determined, however. During Wednesday's Economic Development Advisory...

    Tags: Defense, Local Government, Highway Transportation, Transportation, Road Transportation

  14. Feb 9, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  15. Earl C. "Sonny" Kammerer, businessman

    Earl C. "Sonny" Kammerer, who owned two restaurants in Aberdeen and later worked for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, died Saturday of complications from diabetes and pneumonia at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The Cockeysville resident...

    Tags: Timonium, Diabetes, Brown University, World War II (1939-1945), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)

  16. Feb 11, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  17. Maj. Gen. Justice steps down as RDECOM commander in Aberdeen ceremony

    The general officer who became the face of BRAC at Aberdeen Proving Ground and around Harford County over the past two and a half years relinquished command of theU.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command during a change of responsibility ceremony on post Friday morning.
    The general officer who became the face of BRAC at Aberdeen Proving Ground and around Harford County over the past two and a half years relinquished command of theU.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command during a change of responsibility...

    Tags: Clemson University, U.S. Army, United States Naval Academy, Engineering, Aberdeen

  18. Feb 11, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  19. Bel Air struggles to understand, explain Richardson killing

    The substitute teacher doesn't know Robert Richardson III. Neither does the school bus driver, or the stay-at-home mom.
    The substitute teacher doesn't know Robert Richardson III. Neither does the school bus driver, or the stay-at-home mom. It doesn't matter to them. They're driven to help the 16-year-old who is being held in the Harford County Detention Center. Police say...

    Tags: Lawyers, Facebook, Pikesville, Justice System, Trials

  20. Feb 8, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  21. Aberdeen Proving Ground welcomes new CECOM, RDECOM leaders, will also bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Justice

    Two lead organizations at Aberdeen Proving Ground will be changing their commands later this week.
    Two lead organizations at Aberdeen Proving Ground will be changing their commands later this week. Maj. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell will take command of theU.S. ArmyCommunications-Electronics Command in a ceremony Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Myer Auditorium at...

    Tags: Clemson University, National Government, U.S. Army, Engineering, United States Naval Academy

  22. Feb 7, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead
  23. Joppa ready to take on county council during March meeting

    Joppa and Joppatowne residents are prepared to speak out against the proposed trash transfer station on Route 7 during next month's community council meeting. While Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie didn't have much new information to share with the...

    Tags: C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger

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