Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyo

• Origins as a Cavalry Post (1867): Warren Air Force Base began as Fort D.A. Russell, established in 1867 to protect workers building the Union Pacific Railroad during westward expansion. • Named for a Medal of Honor Recipient: The base is named after Francis E. Warren, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient and Wyoming's first governor. • One of the Oldest Continuously-Active Military Installations: Warren AFB is the oldest continuously active military installation in the Air Force, with unbroken service since its founding. • Transition to Air Force Base: The fort shifted from an Army cavalry post to an air base in 1947, coinciding with the creation of the U.S. Air Force. • Missile Wing Headquarters: Today, it is home to the 90th Missile Wing, which operates and maintains 150 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) silos across Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado. • Historic Architecture: Many original 19th-century buildings are preserved and still in use, earning the base a place on the National Register of Historic Places. • No Runway: Unusually for an Air Force Base, Warren AFB does not have an airstrip—the only such major USAF base—due to its origin as a cavalry post. • Cold War Significance: Warren was a pivotal site for the deployment of the Atlas, Titan, and Minuteman missiles, playing a key role in America’s nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. • Buffalo Soldiers: The famed African-American "Buffalo Soldiers" were stationed at Fort D.A. Russell in the early 20th century, adding to its rich and diverse history. • Haunted Legends: The base is said to be haunted, with stories of ghostly cavalrymen and officers, making it a subject of fascination for paranormal investigators.