CBRN week continues

By Carolyn EricksonJune 26, 2009

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - The 2009 Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Regimental Week continues to draw crowds, even as it draws to a close this week.

While the CBRN Corps is using the week to plan for the future, many of the scheduled events showcase the CBRN Corps and are open to the public.

The golf tournament and industry demonstrations have already occurred, but several events remain for visitors to enjoy. The memorial sunrise service is scheduled at 6 a.m., today, at Memorial Grove.

National Defense Industrial Association exhibits remain open behind Baker Theater from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., today. The exhibits are open to the public and will showcase "the multiple cutting-edge CBRN capabilities for our nation," said Col. Leslie Smith, U.S. Army CBRN School commandant.

The Hall of Fame and Distinguished Member of the Corps ceremony is scheduled at Baker Theater from 4 to 5 p.m., today. Individuals with significant contributions to the CBRN Corps will be recognized.

On Friday, the culmination of Joint CBRN Regimental week, the CBRN Corps will conduct their Regimental Run and host the Green Dragon Ball.

The Regimental Run will start and end at Gammon Field, with a lap around the Maneuver Support Center flag pole. The run is scheduled to last from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., Friday.

The Green Dragon Ball will take place at Nutter Field House, from 5:30 p.m. until midnight, Friday. The winners of the 2009 Dragon's Peak best Soldier and NCO competition will be announced at the ball, and Gen. Peter Chiarelli, U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff, will be the guest speaker.

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