Echoes of a Nuclear Past

This chapter explores a job opportunity with the U.S. Space Force at Johnston Atoll, a site with a dark history of nuclear testing. It contrasts the appealing aspects of the job with the grim realities of radiation exposure and ecological destruction from past tests. The discussion highlights the long-term consequences faced by local populations and military personnel, revealing the misleading assurances given about safety and the devastating impact on health and environment.