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Headquarters and Hospital Detachment, Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, played a vital role during the Cold War era as part of the U.S. Army’s support infrastructure for nuclear weapons development and storage. Established in the late 1940s, the unit provided essential administrative and medical services to military personnel and civilian scientists working at Sandia Base, which was a hub for atomic research and weapons assembly. The detachment’s medical staff ensured the health and safety of those involved in sensitive operations, including emergency response for radiation exposure. The unit remained active through the 1960s, supporting national security missions until Sandia Base’s functions were consolidated and reorganized in subsequent decades.

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