Lt. James Earl Carter Jr., USN, 39th American President. President Jimmy Carter graduated from the Naval Academy in 1946 with distinction, after which he was assigned to USS Wyoming (E-AG 17) as an ensign. (Naval History and Heritage via TNS)
(Tribune News Service) — Aberdeen Proving Ground personnel will fire off a cannon every 30 minutes on Monday to honor former President Jimmy Carter. The first round was scheduled for 11 a.m., and the last at 5 p.m.
Carter, the 39th president, died Sunday at the age of 100. U.S. Department of Defense policy requires that Aberdeen Proving Ground honor the former president by performing cannon salutes throughout the day.
A cannon will be fired on Fanshaw Field until the end of day retreat, according to a release, meaning 5 p.m. The release warns surrounding residents that they may hear intermittent cannon fire.
“These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring continued readiness of service members,” the release said, noting that Aberdeen Proving Ground has its noise level monitored throughout the day to minimize its impact on neighbors.
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