• Army’s green recruits may solve wildfire problems

    The key to saving thousands of acres, homes and heartache from devastating wildfires may lie in a handful of small plots of land in eastern Wyoming, surrounded by just enough wooden posts and barbwire to keep the cattle out. Inside the wire fence at the Wyoming National Guard's Camp Guernsey Joint

  • Keeping dorm room to standards is simple

    With 14 dormitory buildings on base, housing about 600 Airmen, the care of dorm rooms is an often-heard topic. Unaccompanied housing in the Warren dormitories is currently offered to senior airman and below with less than three years of service. Before obtaining a dorm room, all members are briefed

  • Museum director: Backbone of Fort D.A. Russell Days

    Once a year, Warren members are able to showcase their mission, land and heritage during an open house. Fort D.A. Russell Days, which offers a mix of intertwined local history allows visitors to walk casually among U.S. cavalry soldiers, visit with Vietnam veterans and discuss relics on display. The

  • From whence the fort was named

    To appreciate and understand the character of Army Brig. Gen. David A. Russell, one must first review his history. David Russell was born Dec. 10, 1820, in Salem, N.Y. David's family and the New-England church instilled in him a legacy of discipline and values that remained with him to the frontier

  • Then, now: CFD events continue through years

    It's hot; it's July; it's Cheyenne; and it's time for the 112th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days. That means bull riding, bronco busting, and buffalo tosses as well as a free pancake breakfast. Crowds, laughter and cheers from near and far will come; cameras will snap and flash. It's been consecutive

  • Historic homes: Warren’s structures still stand

    Warren is the oldest continuously active military installation within the Air Force. It's home to the 90th Missile Wing and Headquarters, Twentieth Air Force, of Air Force Space Command. Fort D.A. Russell, the Air Force Base predecessor, was established in 1867, but it was recognized as a permanent

  • Buffalo Soldiers: Importance of cultural diversity in U.S. Air Force history

    Warren is home to the 90th Missile Wing, activated July 1, 1963, as the 90th Strategic Missile Wing. Today, the "Mighty Ninety" is known as the premier missile wing in the U.S. Air Force responsible for the operation of 150 Minuteman III missiles, which are on alert status 24 hours a day, 365 days a

  • Fitness centers’ shoe policy still in effect

    Warren's Freedom Hall and Independence Hall Fitness Centers began a shoe policy Dec. 17, 2007. The policy states patrons intending to use fitness facilities must hand carry the shoes they will work out in and change into those shoes before using the fitness centers. These areas include basketball