A symbol of the Cold War stands tall at Peterson Air Force Base, with the dedication of a Minuteman III LGM-30G ICBM Aug. 11.
About 150 attendees gathered at the site of the new display near the North Gate at the corner of Peterson Boulevard and Otis Street. The missile is the first to showcase the ICBM legacy for Peterson and Colorado Springs.
“As with all of our historical displays it is important to note that we are not honoring a weapon, rather this is a symbol that represents the dedication to perfection of all the silent sentinels, maintainers, communicators and defenders who have served over the past 50 years in defense of our great nation, and to all those who currently serve, and will serve, every single day around the clock,” said Col. Wayne Monteith, 21st Space Wing vice commander.
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