Topic: Nike Hercules

Maytime · August 29th, 2006

Chief,
Welcome aboard! Never knew the Hercs were nuclear. During the Cold War, Alaska (my home) had a ton of Herc sites, one in particular is near and dear to me. It overlooks Anchorage, and it's long since abandoned (but not forgotton by Mother Army). It is always fun to hike up the mountain and explore the ruins, bunkers and such, but the buildings are all infested with asbestos dust particles.

Last thing I heard they were going to convert it into a museum, a tribute to everyone who worked in the Nike program. Some units from Ft. Richardson (ABN types) go up there for battle drills from time to time, as you can find freshly laid piles of brass from M16s and other weapons. Lots of expelled flares too.

August 29th, 2006
Maytime Centurion	Chief, Welcome aboard! Never knew the Hercs were nuclear. During the Cold War, Alaska (my home) had a ton of Herc sites, one in particular is near and dear to me. It overlooks Anchorage, and it's long since abandoned (but not forgotton by Mother Army). It is always fun to hike up the mountain and explore the ruins, bunkers and such, but the buildings are all infested with asbestos dust particles. Last thing I heard they were going to convert it into a museum, a tribute to everyone who worked in the Nike program. Some units from Ft. Richardson (ABN types) go up there for battle drills from time to time, as you can find freshly laid piles of brass from M16s and other weapons. Lots of expelled flares too. __________________ Trust your hang.