Local military presence creates an enormous impact on the future of Cheyenne. The Sentinel Project alone is estimated to result in $4 to $7 million in economic impact for our region, military issues are community issues.
WY We Care
No one living in Cheyenne has to look very hard for a military connection. This exceptional presence in our community has always been part of our heritage, and remains a strong part of our future.
- About 3400 military members and 1000 civilian employees are employed on FE Warren AFB, representing almost 4.5k families in Cheyenne.
- More than $411 million were distributed in our region through FE Warren’s economic impact in 2021.
- 7000 people in Cheyenne are veterans of the military, with more than $83 million distributed to retirees in our region each year.
The Bottom Line
Over the last 20 years, the support of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce has enabled a number of improvements and modernizations at both F.E. Warren AFB as well as the Wyoming National Guard to continue the cooperative efforts of Cheyenne and our local military community.
- Your Chamber spends $200k each year to support and advocate for Cheyenne and Wyoming’s Military.
- During the 2023 legislative session, your chamber lobbied for the Wyoming Infrastructure Protection Act, Purple Star Schools, School of Choice, Wyoming National Guard Referral Incentive, Wyoming National Guard Tuition Benefits, and other legislation.
- The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee works throughout the year on programs like Adopt an Airman, the Military Child Essay Contest, the Cheyenne Trophies, our community relationship with the U.S.S. Cheyenne, and the many other ways we help our military members feel at home in Cheyenne.
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Story by J. Elizabeth Bennett
Elizabeth Bennett serves the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Marketing and Communications. She is passionate about working with the diverse communities in Cheyenne and creating accessible communications material that engages our chamber members.
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