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All the United States Michigan Mohawk Calumet Air Force Station

Calumet Air Force Station

One of the few Cold War-era bases with many of its original structures still standing.

Mohawk, Michigan

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This former Cold War Air Force station was discontinued in 1988. The site has had other uses throughout its lifetime, and unlike other Cold War stations, most of the original buildings are still standing. Visitors can take a free one-hour walking tour of the various stations. 

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Calumet Air Force Station
8107 Horace Greely Rd
Mohawk, Michigan, 49950
United States
47.372285, -88.169061
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