SM-65 Atlas F ICBM Squadron, Lincoln AFB, Lincoln, Nebraska 1961-1965
About Us
What We Are About
This web site is dedicated to those who served in, supported and helped to maintain the missile sites of the 551st Strategic Missile Squadron. This Air Force unit was on 24-7-365 active duty from 1962 until 1965. The 551st SMS was in charge of twelve SM-65 Atlas F missile silo bases deployed in locations all around Lincoln AFB in Lincoln, Nebraska. These bases were a major nuclear deterent during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This site is meant to be a source of information related to the 551st SMS and is intended as a tribute to the hard work and sacrifices that were made in successfully carrying out a very difficult mission.
All of the information presented on this site is considered to be public domain and no personal or classified information of any kind has been included or is available.
If you have any questions about the 551st SMS or you wish to contact the webmaster of this site, please feel free to contact us with your comments. If you find any problems or errors with the site, a "bug report" to the webmaster would be greatly appreciated.