University faculty and staff protested the firings and arrests. Stone Mountain Coal Corporation fought back with mass firings, harassment, and evictions. It was also discovered that structural cracks in the barrel occurred after several missile firings. The trial was part of a greater series of missile firings. External probes confirmed her account and led to multiple firings. The first test firings of the missile taking place in 1966. All major functions were executed, including separation, engine firings, parachute deployment, and landing. Four successful test firings were made in 2004. Side plate assemblies were held by screws that could become loose after prolonged firings. The Committee concluded that Rove had played a significant role in the Attorney firings. Thoughts determine our feelings, and thoughts are nothing more than firings of neurons. In 1958, Johnston Atoll was the location of the two "Hardtack I" nuclear tests firings. The SM-2 has conducted more than 2,700 successful live firings. These two firings were single engined utilising the crossfeed system. Development work began in 1966, with the first test firings conducted in 1978.