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F.E. Warren AFB

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base · Cheyenne, Wyoming

F.E. Warren AFB is the oldest continuously active military installation in the Air Force and home to the 90th Missile Wing operating Minuteman III ICBMs and preparing for the LGM-35A Sentinel missile system. Located on the western edge of Cheyenne, Wyoming's state capital, the base blends historic Victorian architecture with a modern nuclear deterrence mission. Cheyenne offers a friendly small-city lifestyle with access to the Colorado Front Range just 90 miles south.

E-5 BAH
$1,350
O-3 BAH
$1,740
Avg Home Price
$320,000
Branch
Air Force
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Neighborhoods

Cheyenne

Small City

$1,000 to $1,400/mo

Wyoming's capital city surrounding the base with a range of housing options.

South Cheyenne

Suburban

$1,100 to $1,500/mo

Newer developments south of the city popular with military families for newer homes.

Fort Collins, CO

Urban

$1,500 to $2,000/mo

Colorado State University city 45 miles south with a vibrant food and craft beer scene.

Laramie

College Town

$900 to $1,300/mo

University of Wyoming city 45 miles west with college-town energy and affordable rents.

Schools

Cheyenne East High School

Grades 9-12

One of two main Cheyenne high schools with strong academic and athletic traditions.

Cheyenne Central High School

Grades 9-12

Historic high school with a diverse curriculum and large military family enrollment.

Carey Junior High School

Grades 6-8

Well-regarded middle school convenient to off-base housing areas in central Cheyenne.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

On-base housing features a mix of historic Victorian-style homes and modern family housing units managed by Balfour Beatty.

Off-Post Rental Market

Cheyenne is very affordable; Wyoming's no-income-tax status adds financial value to every dollar of BAH.

Commute

Cheyenne neighborhoods are 5 to 15 minutes from the main gate. Fort Collins, CO is about 45 minutes south on I-25.

Installation Highlights

  • Oldest active Air Force installation with beautifully preserved Victorian-era brick buildings
  • Nuclear deterrence mission transitioning to the next-generation Sentinel ICBM system
  • No state income tax in Wyoming and very low cost of living
  • Easy access to Colorado skiing, hiking, and Denver metro 90 miles south
  • Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo is one of the largest and most celebrated Western events in the nation

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