Camp Blizzard is the headquarters of the
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) is the armed forces of Antigua and Barbuda. The ABDF has responsibility for several different roles: internal security, prevention of drug smuggling, the protection and support of fishing rights, pre ...
. The camp is located in the village of
Osbourn, Saint George Parish; located nearby to
Shoal Point, the
American University of Antigua, and the
V. C. Bird International Airport. Camp Blizzard was formerly a U.S. naval base until 1995.
Camp Blizzard has an immigration detention centre and a
reverse osmosis plant.
The base houses the
1st Regiment, the
Service and Support Unit
The Service and Support Unit (SSU) is a branch of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. The unit is responsible for catering services, transportation, military construction, intelligence, and medical support to the rest of the force. The current ...
,
Cadet Corps, and the
Air Wing.
Other facilities include the Force Medic Station and the Construction and Engineering Department.
References
Military of Antigua and Barbuda
Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda
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