It seems like only yesterday I watched Matthew Broderick playing Wargames with the WOPR during a time when we still feared the Soviet Union. That was probably everyone’s first glimpse into the secretive Cold War-era NORAD facility.

Looks like the U.S. military and Space Command is pulling out of the Cheyenne Mountain facility. The military feels “a missile attack from China or Russia is very unlikely” and Space Command is moving its operations to Vandenberg AFB in California. The facility will be placed on “warm standby” in the event it’s needed. Considering the $700M+ upgrades since 9/11 and $250M annual budget, it’s no surprise to hear it’s closing.

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