Weapons Storage Area, Brunswick Naval Air Station

This particular compound was only in use until 1992, which explains its' run-down appearance. Approximately 25 B57 nuclear depth bombs were stored here for deployment by American and Canadian P3 aircraft against Soviet missile subs if the Cold War ever went hot. The compound lies within the larger weapons storage area (more storage igloos can be seen along the roads to the east), has redundant security fencing, and was well-lit and guarded 24/7 by a detachment of Marines. The security building on the western portion of the site is built like a fortress, with blast deflectors covering the doors and a wall with gun-ports lining the roof where the guard force would engage saboteurs until a larger QRF security force arrived.

I was a Marine sentry stationed there 1989 to 1991. This photo brings back A LOT of memories. From standing watch in the guard tower above the Navy weapons shop to walking the perimeter fence line. The "fort" was call an RFF which stood for response force facility. We lived in the compound for three days and rotated guard tours with other Marines every eight hours. The RFF had three sleep rooms, a kitchen, a weight room, a televsion room, a control room and a head (bathroom). It is sad to see it in this condition now.

I was a Marine there from 1989 to 1991 aswell. I agree this a sad reminder of the time spent on duty there. We guarded this place with our lives and took it very serious. I'm looking forward to visiting there some day.
If anyone else reading this spent time here please comment about this.

My friends and I would go up on the tower all the time. You can also get into parts of the building. I think they recently welded up the door to get into the tower. Still a Cool sight

I drove by there today. Been a long time. We used to put parachutes on exercise torpedoes. Then bring them out onto the tarmac and they would attach them to the P3 Orions. This was back in 1982-83. There was no tower back then. The shop was called AUW Shop. And yes, guarded by marines. Some cool security even back in those days. And for good reason! A lot of good stories come from my duty there. I would have to assume the bunkers must have all been emptied out by now. Not sure what is classified anymore.

I was also there 91-92, I was one of the last Marines there until we closed down back in June 1992. I’m curious if anyone else is sick, I have 3 Marines that were stationed there having cancer now. I here there is radiation signs posted in the area of the compound.

I was stationed there from 1980-82. I've had cancer, and I know of at least one other Marine who was had cancer. I only keep in contact of Marines from 80-82. Back in 80-82 there was no guard tower out in the compound, we had 3 walking post per shift.

I wonder what the cancer rate for the base is for the servicemen who were stationed there.