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Cheyenne Mountain at 70: NORAD's Granite Fortress and the Weekend Open Thread
Key Takeaways
- Cheyenne Mountain was constructed in 1958 as a Cold War command center.
- The facility is inside a granite mountain, protected by two 25-ton security doors.
- NORAD watches 7,000 aircraft daily since 9/11 and coordinates with civilian authorities.
- Canadian personnel make up 10-15% of NORAD's 326 staff at Cheyenne Mountain.
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