• Challenge Rodeo brings community together

    The Cheyenne and F.E. Warren communities have volunteered their time and efforts to put on the Challenge Rodeo during Cheyenne Frontier Days. "The Challenge Rodeo is a CFD event in which children with special needs have the opportunity to participate in several modified western cowboy activities in

  • Medics ‘cowboy up’ for CFD

    Cheyenne Frontier Days Daddy of 'em All Rodeo competitors spend time in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of animals weighing thousands of pounds. In this world, severe injuries are a possibility.Cowboys and cowgirls at CFD know that when they get bucked into the dirt, they have a team of

  • Thunderbirds make triumphant return

    The United States Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Cheyenne skies July 23 after being unable to perform an air show during the 2013 Cheyenne Frontier Days and breaking a 59-year streak. The thunderbirds performed their 60th show above Laramie County Community College July 23. The U.S. Air Force

  • Wyoming Widowmakers: Will gunfight for food

    The Wyoming Widowmakers are a troupe of volunteers who get together and perform gunfight demonstrations for local populace at various events, including a constant showcase at Fort D.A. Russell Days. "The Wyoming Widowmakers are always invited because they represent a piece of Wyoming History," said

  • Open house provides history of Warren

    D.A. Russell Days, the F.E. Warren base open house, ran from July 18 to July 20. The open house included demonstrations from throughout the base's history, including the World War I, World War II and Vietnam War eras. There was also tours of the base's historic homes, the training launch facility,

  • Unit Spotlight: 37th Helicopter Squadron

    The 37th Helicopter Squadron contributes to the 90th Missile Wing mission by providing the aerial support. The 37th HS flys UH-1N Iroquois helicopters in support of aeriel surveillance for off-base movments, emergency deployments of security forces and 24-hour coverage of priority airlift of cargo

  • Get out of the house: Curt Gowdy State Park

    Court Gowdy State Park is located about 24 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyo., just off of Happy Jack Rd. The park has three reservoirs: Granite Springs Reservoir, Crystal Reservoir and North Crow Reservoir. With three different reservoirs to choose from, each with their own fish source, Curt Gowdy is a

  • Missileer gets rare opportunity to learn from Navy

    Air Force Global Strike Command has recently announced a new avenue for nuclear and missile operations officers for professional development. The new Striker Trident Program is a joint Air Force - Navy program designed to support professional development of company grade officers who are trained and

  • Youth Center takes step in right direction

    Children from the F.E. Warren Youth Center put on a dance performance, dancing to Beyoncé Knowles' "Get Me Bodied," for their parents July 11 in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center.The dance was part of a larger effort to raise awareness to the growing childhood obesity issue and to encourage children

  • Missileer duty offers immediate, long-term dividends

    Missileer duty offers rewards right away that continue to enrich an officer's career even after he or she leaves the career field, according to Academy Class of '86 and '10 graduates.Col. Stella Renner, the Academy's vice commandant for culture and climate and an '86 graduate, said she picked up