The War Zone’s weekly open thread, *Bunker Talk*, returns for another weekend of unfiltered discussion on military and defense topics.
This week’s post highlights NORAD’s Cheyenne Mountain Complex, emphasizing its Cold War origins and expanded post-9/11 role in monitoring 7,000 daily flights. The facility’s 25-ton security doors and self-sufficient survival systems underscore its hardened design, while its 326-person staff—including 10–15% Canadian military personnel—coordinates with civilian and Pentagon authorities.
Community guidelines remain strict: political debates must stay factual and respectful, conspiracy theories and trolls are banned, and users are encouraged to report violations rather than engage.
The thread serves as a catch-all for stories the site didn’t cover, offering readers a chance to surface overlooked developments.
