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Poinsett Range: the environmental mission

Nov. 4, 2014

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series on the mission of Poinsett Range.Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, previously called Poinsett Bombing Range, opened in 1952 to be used as a real-world training range for military personnel.The 12,500 acre training range, just 20 minutes from Shaw,
Poinsett Range: the training mission

Nov. 17, 2014

Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series on the mission of Poinsett Range.Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, just 20 minutes from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, provides a variety of opportunities for Department of Defense military members to train.The range consists of bombing and
Poinsett Range: the training mission

Nov. 17, 2014

Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series on the mission of Poinsett Range.Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, just 20 minutes from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, provides a variety of opportunities for Department of Defense military members to train.The range consists of bombing and
Poinsett Range: the environmental mission

Nov. 4, 2014

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series on the mission of Poinsett Range.Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, previously called Poinsett Bombing Range, opened in 1952 to be used as a real-world training range for military personnel.The 12,500 acre training range, just 20 minutes from Shaw,