According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, a new US military study would recommend reducing operations at the Cheyenne Mountain complex in Colorado Springs, Colo. Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of NORAD and US Northern Command, directed the study, which the Gazette reports is slated for release next month.
Airmen basic rarely go on to become four-star generals, but one who did retired last week after a 42 year career that saw him rise from a lowly slick-sleeve to the head of one of the Air Force’s most important major commands.