Military Base Guide

Air Force

Peterson Air Force Base

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Peterson Air Force Base is located in the Colorado Springs area of Colorado in El Paso county. The home of Air Force Space Command and the 21st Space Wing, Peterson AFB provides space control, missile warning, and support for operations by NORAD, Air Force Space Command, and more. The base is located in a strong military community and there are many bases in the area. Find … [Read more...] about Peterson Air Force Base

Buckley Air Force Base

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Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado is a joint-operation military base with employees from every branch of military service, including the Guard and Reserve. The base's missions include missile warning and defense, satellite command and control, and communications. The Buckley AFB host unit, Buckley Garrison, falls under the United States Space Force. Find information about … [Read more...] about Buckley Air Force Base

Patrick Air Force Base

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Patrick Air Force Base is located in Florida between Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach and hosts both the 45th Space Wing as well as the Air Force Technical Application Center. The base is also home to the Defense Equal Opportunity and Treatment Center. Patrick AFB plays a major role in U.S. space operations, international nuclear test tracking, and much more. Find information … [Read more...] about Patrick Air Force Base

Cheyenne Mountain Complex

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Cheyenne Mountain Complex is a secure, closed-to-the-public underground facility located at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station near the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The facility is owned and operated by Air Force Space Command, with NORAD and USNORTHCOM occupying roughly 30% of the floor space and about five percent of daily operations there, according to the … [Read more...] about Cheyenne Mountain Complex