Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (IATA: FEW, ICAO: KFEW) is a base of the United States Air Force. As of the 2000 census, the base had a total population of 4,440. The base is located 3 miles (5 km) west of central Cheyenne, Wyoming and borders the town directly along the I-25 corridor. Headquarters for the Twentieth Air Force are located at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, and also the 90th Space Wing. The base's main focus is the operation of the LGM-30 Minuteman ICBM, with silos in Southeast Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Northern Colorado. An IATA airport code, known by the IATA as an IATA location identifier or, simply, a location identifier [1], is a three-letter alphabetic code designating many airports around the world. ... The ICAO airport code is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerospace branch of the United States armed forces. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1867 Incorporated County Laramie County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Jack R. Spiker Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 57. ... Twentieth Air Force is a Numbered Air Force in Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). ... The 90th Space Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force which is responsible for operating intercontinental ballistic missiles as part of the nuclear deterrant force of the United States. ... The LGM-30 Minuteman is a United States nuclear missile, a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 10th 253,554 km² 450 km 580 km 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 16th 200,520 km² 340 km 690 km 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 269 837 km² 451 km 612 km 0. ...

The base was named for Francis E. Warren, one time governor of Wyoming. It was transferred to the Air Force by the Army in 1948. Francis Emroy Warren (June 20, 1844-November 24, 1929) was an American politician of the Republican Party best known for his years in the United States Senate from Wyoming. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerospace branch of the United States armed forces. ... US Army Seal The United States Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ...

History

Warren AFB was founded as Fort D.A. Russell, US Army cavalry post in 1867 to help protect railroad development in the frontier area of Wyoming. For the former military base in Marfa, Texas, see Fort D. A. Russell (Texas). ... 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

When it became an Air Force base in 1947, the only fixed-wing airfield ever at F. E. Warren was a single dirt strip. This field, never used by modern day pilots, was made famous by World War I ace Cap. Eddie Rickenbacker who crashed his plane on the field. Maj. Carl Spaatz who was later promoted to general and the first Air Force Chief of Staff, served at this base. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerospace branch of the United States armed forces. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... Combatants Allies: • Serbia, • Russia, • France, • Romania, • Belgium, • British Empire and Dominions, • United States, • Italy, • ...and others Central Powers: • Germany, • Austria-Hungary, • Ottoman Empire, • Bulgaria Casualties Military dead: 5 million Civilian dead: 3 million Total: 8 million Full list Military dead: 3 million Civilian dead: 3 million Total: 6 million Full... Eddie Rickenbacker Edward Vernon (Eddie) Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 27, 1973) was an American fighter pilot who flew in World War I. He was born Edward Rickenbacher in Columbus, Ohio to Swiss immigrants. ... Carl Tooey Spaatz (June 28, 1891 – July 14, 1974) was an American general in World War II. Carl Andrew Spatz (Spaatz added the second a in 1937 at the request of his wife and daughters to clarify the pronunciation of the name) was born on June 28, 1891, in Boyertown... The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force serves as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipage of more than 700,000 active-duty, National Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. ...

Warren was initially used as a training facility. In 1958, 24 Atlas missile sites were established there under Strategic Air Command. 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mercury Atlas 9 rocket and capsule on pad The Atlas is a venerable line of space launch vehicles built by Lockheed Martin. ... SAC shield The Strategic Air Command or SAC (1946-1992) was the branch of the United States Air Force in charge of Americas bomber-based and ballistic missile-based strategic nuclear arsenal, as well as the infrastructure necessary to support their operations (such as tanker aircraft to fuel the...

In 1962, the new Minuteman replaced the Atlas. During the early 1970s, the Minuteman I missiles were replaced with Minuteman III missiles. In the late 1980's Peacekeeper missiles began to be based there. 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The LGM-30 Minuteman is a United States nuclear missile, a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). ... The LGM-30 Minuteman is a United States nuclear missile, a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) (the other type is the LG-118A Peacekeeper, which is to be phased out by 2005). ... The LGM-30 Minuteman is a United States nuclear missile, a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) (the other type is the LG-118A Peacekeeper, which is to be phased out by 2005). ... Test launch of Peacekeeper ICBM from Vandenberg AFB, CA (USAF) The LG-118A Peacekeeper is a land-based ICBM deployed by the United States starting in 1986. ...

During a period of Air Force reorganization in the early 1990s, Warren transitioned from SAC to Air Combat Command, and finally, on 1 July 1993 to Air Force Space Command. The base became home to the 90th Space Wing on 1 October 1997. The Air Combat Command (ACC) is the major command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force whose mission is to provide air combat forces (mostly aircraft), to other commands, including both commands within the Air Force as well as the unified commands that include elements from different branches of the... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Air Force Space Command emblem Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) is a major command of the United States Air Force with headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, USA. It was created on September 1, 1982. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

When the LGM-118A Peacekeeper was in service with the Air Force they were stationed here. The last were withdrawn from service in September of 2005 when the 400th Missile Squadron inactivated. Test launch of a Peacekeeper ICBM by the 1st Strategic Aerospace Division (1 STRAD), Vandenberg AFB, CA (USAF) The LGM-118A Peacekeeper was a land-based ICBM deployed by the United States starting in 1986. ...

Geography

Warren AFB is located at 41°8'40" North, 104°51'53" West (41.144375, -104.864776)^GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias WY county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the base has a total area of 13.1 km² (5.0 mi²). 12.9 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.79% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 4,440 people, 639 households, and 631 families residing on Warren AFB. The population density is 342.9/km² (888.3/mi²). There are 735 housing units at an average density of 56.8/km² (147.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the base is 79.62% White, 9.39% African American, 0.50% Native American, 2.21% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 4.39% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races. 8.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 639 households out of which 82.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 92.2% are married couples living together, 4.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 1.1% are non-families. 1.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 0.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.59 and the average family size is 3.58. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

On Warren AFB, the population is spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 26.7% from 18 to 24, 48.4% from 25 to 44, 1.8% from 45 to 64, and 0.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 25 years. For every 100 females there are 201.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 259.4 males.

The median income for a household on the base is $32,589, and the median income for a family is $32,946. Males have a median income of $25,247 versus $20,819 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,426. 2.4% of the population and 2.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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Warren Air Force Base | South Greeley | Fox Farm | Ranchettes Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1867 Incorporated County Laramie County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Jack R. Spiker Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 57. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Wyoming. ... This active military base is home of the 90th Space Wing, and Twentieth Air Force. ... South Greeley is a census-designated place located in Laramie County, Wyoming. ... Fox Farm-College is a census-designated place located in Laramie County, Wyoming. ... Ranchettes is a census-designated place located in Laramie County, Wyoming. ...
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