Cold War Mountain

Cheyenne Mountain is the home of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), in Colorado Springs.

Obsolescence
Modern nuclear weaponry has made Cheyenne Mountain's role as a fortified base somewhat defunct and most of NORAD's mission has recently been moved to newer facilities at nearby Peterson Air Force Base.

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