Here's today's PHOTO OF THE DAY!!! 57 years ago this month, in December, 1962, the ring of 12 nuclear missile silos surrounding Plattsburgh Air Force Base officially became operational. This photo shows
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SECURITY FENCE AROUND STORAGE IGLOOS IN WEAPONS STORAGE AREA. VIEW TO NORTH - Plattsburgh Air Force Base, U.S. Route 9, Plattsburgh, Clinton County, NY Stock Photo - Alamy
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