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BASE TERMINATION UPDATE Regarding the U.S. military facility near Anchorage, Alaska

STATUS REPORT BREAKDOWN,

Early January, 1951: Military and civilian staff downsized by 50%. Medical equipment is sterilized and packed away for transport to parts south for recalibration and reuse.

February 1st, 1951: Staffers began vacating the base. Twelve HOV's, filled to capacity, depart for overnight travel to Juneau, where they stop for refueling. The caravan then continues on. Shift changes occur every 8 hours, allowing drivers the chance to slumber while other soldiers take the wheel. Upon reaching the U.S. border, vehicles disperse. Final destinations include military bases in Phoenix, Denver, Houston and Little Rock.

Late February, 1951: Remaining personnel near Anchorage redouble efforts to finalize sterilization of laboratory space. Industrial strength cleaning agents are used until entire inventory is depleted. More supplies required.

March 3rd, 1951: Base meets minimum health and safety standards required for final evacuation. Plasma residue on walls and floor reduced to almost undetectable levels.

March 10th, 1951: Before staffers had the opportunity to destroy tall medial records in an incinerator as planned, the base came under heavy fire from the north. Enemy forces march description of Russian invaders - not human, indestructible. U.S. military personnel retreat to the safety of remaining HOV's, which continue away from base with all survivors in tow.

March 11th, 1951: Facility declared abandoned despite the existence of classified materials on site.