"US Successfully Eliminates Chemical Weapons Stockpile, Marking Global Milestone"
The United States has announced the completion of its chemical weapons stockpile destruction operations, marking a significant disarmament milestone. All declared chemical weapon stockpiles have been safely destroyed, meeting the country's commitment to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. The final munition, a sarin nerve agent-filled M55 rocket, was destroyed on July 7 at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky. The U.S. Army played a key role in the demilitarization process, which began in 1990 and involved the successful destruction of weapons at multiple sites across the country. The facilities will now enter a closure phase for the next few years, focusing on disposal, decontamination, and decommissioning.