Air Force Bases

Atlas Missile System

First deployed in September 1959, the Atlas (SM-65), was the nation's first operational intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The missiles, however, saw only brief service and the last squadron was taken off operational alert in 1965. Despite its relatively short life span, Atlas served as the proving ground for many new missile technologies. Perhaps more importantly, its development spawned the organization, policies, and procedures that paved the way for all of the later ICBM programs.

Summary of the Atlas Missile Development and deployment.

Versions of the Atlas Missile.

Deployment

Atlas Commision/decomission timeline.

Development History

Construction History

Atlas Silo Coordinates

Short tour of silo area

Tour of the interior of a silo

Here is info on the Atlas F's that were deployed at Altus Air Force Base

Here is info on the Atlas F's that were deployed at Dyess Air Force Base

Here is info on the Atlas E's that were deployed at Fairchild Air Force Base

Here's the History of Missiles at F.E. Warren AFB in Wyoming, which hosts Atlas, Minuteman, and Peacekeeper Missiles

Here is info on the Atlas E's that were deployed at Forbes Air Force Base

Here is info on the Atlas F's that were deployed at Schilling Air Force Base

Here is info on the Atlas F's that were deployed at Lincoln Air Force Base

Here is info on the Atlas D's that were deployed at Offutt Air Force Base

Here is info on the Atlas F's that were deployed at Plattsburgh Air Force Base

Here is info on the Atlas F's that were deployed at Walker Air Force Base