Wyoming Military Bases
Military Bases in Wyoming
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base is incredibly important as it houses the only land based nuclear missile in America. Wyoming has one of the best unemployment rates at 4.9%.
F.E. Warren AFB is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the state’s capital. F.E. Warren is the home of Minuteman III missiles. The base itself and the service members stationed there are welcomed by the local community. Many retirees choose Cheyenne, Wyoming because of its low humidity and comfortable temperatures. You can expect warm days, with cooler temperatures at night.
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PCS Guide to Wyoming
F. E. Warren is the only military base located in Wyoming. Although, Wyoming is the tenth largest state it also has the lowest population of them all. Industries in Wyoming include oil, natural gas, mining, tourism and farming because of the large expanses of grassing land which make it ideal for raising lots of cows or sheep. Wyoming currently has an unemployment rate of 4.9 percent, a sales tax rate of 4 percent and is one of the few states that have no state income tax.
Things to See and Do
Wyoming is an outdoor enthusiast paradise due to the large number of parks which are perfect for camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, and white water rafting. It is home to the Grand Teton National Park as well as Yellow Stone National park which is best known for the geyser named Old Faithful. This geyser is one of the few which erupts regularly at intervals of approximately every ninety minutes. Other points of interest in Wyoming include Devils Tower National Monument, the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, and the Fort Laramie National Historic Site.
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Other Resources
- DoD Lodging Department of Defense Lodging Reservations.
- Military Installations Your Official DoD Source for Military Families.
- Military OneSource Official DoD Resource for Military Information.
- Move.mil Portal The Defense Personal Property System.