Chemical Weapons Elimination

This page provides a brief history of the U.S. chemical weapons program.

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This page provides a brief history of the U.S. chemical weapons program.

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Recovery of Sea-Disposed Material

How to prepare for recovering a chemical weapon while at sea.

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Recovered Chemical Weapons

Where chemical weapons and chemical agent materials are found and what to do if you find them.

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Success Stories of the Chemical Weapons Elimination Program

CDC’s actions to reduce and eliminate public health risk from U.S. chemical weapons.

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