Fort D.A. Russell Days celebrates the past, present and future of the defense of our nation. From muskets to missiles, Fort D.A. Russell Days is the one time of year Jane and Joe Citizen can access the base and get a peek at the workings of the mightiest  military in the world, able to deal death en mass to those who would threaten our great nation.

See how our missile defense system works and see how a blacksmith makes a nail or chain. Find out how base security can detect a single tumble weed or a platoon invasion. From Muskets to Missiles, from earth to sky, Fort D.A. Russell Days can get you up close to 1776 era musket,a helicopter or launch control, the heart of our missile defense.

There is so much to enjoy and learn, not the least of which is the caliber of men and women tasked with keeping everything running right and tight.

Living close to cool things can numb you to the value and fun these events bring. It only happens three days a year, see it now.

July 18, 2015
8 a.m. - Buffalo Stampede 5K and 10K race around Warren.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Living History Presentations

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Muskets to Missiles displays of the modern ICBM mission with UH-1N helicopters. Last bus departs for tour at 3 p.m.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Tours of the Minuteman III training facility with payload transporter display, the missile procedures trainers and the Warren ICBM and Heritage Museum. Participants must provide a picture ID to take part in the tour. No cameras or large bags allowed. Last bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.

12 p.m. - High Noon Gunfight demonstration by the Wyoming Widowmakers

1 p.m. - Fort D.A. Russell Days historic World War II military demonstration

3 p.m. - The Trotters Cavalry demonstration of historical cavalry precision riding drills followed by a historic military demonstration

3 p.m. - Navy Leap Frogs parachute demonstration, in celebration of 240 years of active duty Navy and 100 years for Navy Reserve

5 p.m. - Period Style Dance. No experience is required as dance instruction will be provided. Event is for the whole family, from young to old. Historic period clothing or western attire preferred but not required.

July 19, 2015
9 a.m. - Historic Colonial Church Service

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Living History Presentations

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Muskets to Missiles displays of the modern ICBM mission with UH-1N helicopter. Last bus departs for tour at 3 p.m.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Tours of the Minuteman III training facility with payload transporter display, the missile procedures trainers and the Warren ICBM and Heritage Museum. Participants must provide a picture ID to take part in the tour. No cameras or large bags allowed. Last bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Historic Homes Tour and Warren ICBM and Heritage Museum tour. Participants must provide a picture ID to take part in the tour. No cameras or large bags allowed. Last bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - F.E. Warren Car and Bike Show. Will be held in the Child Development Center parking lot

11 a.m. - Security Forces Military Working Dog presentation on the parade field

12 p.m. - High Noon Gunfight demonstration by the Wyoming Widowmakers

1 p.m. - Historic World War II military demonstration

2 p.m. - The Trotters Cavalry demonstration of historical cavalry precision riding drills followed by a historic military demonstration

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