The USA had two nuclear testing grounds during the early years of the Cold War. The Nevada Proving Ground was only 65 miles from Las Vegas. Most of the 928 tests of fission devices were under ground. The fallout from the 100 tests that were above ground [including the well named Dirt Ha...
when an Air Force colonel strode into the room, I caught myself trying to brush my hair into place as I stood, as if it would make a difference. Then, I saw past the insignia to the man. Stetson Parker. Thank heavens I had enough dirt on my face that I d...