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References
- ↑ Brooke Brzozowske (20 February 2009). "CGOC returns porch stomp to Warren colonels". F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- ↑ Marie Denson (10 August 2011). "CGOs stomp the wing commander's house". Schreiver Air Force Base. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- ↑ Greg Tims (16 October 2009). "Commander: Impressed with the men and women of the 90th Missile Wing". F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Retrieved 18 September 2010.