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Under the shadow of Pike's Peak, Colorado Springs began as a tourist destination, briefly transitioned into a gold rush town and then offered land to the military to expand its economic base. Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
About Schriever AFB
View More ImagesSchriever Air Force Base plays a major role in the aerospace defense of the United States. Navigational, communications and warning satellites are controlled from this location.
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Missions at Schriever AFBThe 310th Space Wing of the Air Force Reserve is based at Schriever Air Force Base, and has units at Peterson, Buckley and Vandenberg Air Force Bases. These units' duties range from providing base security forces to supporting the GPS satellite constellation. Satellite Programs: Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Global, Positioning Satellite, and the Space-Based Infrared System.