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One of Cheyenne Frontier Days’ most enduring connections is our partnership with the military,
a relationship woven into the fabric of our celebration since the very first parade.
Around here, tradition runs deep; the stories—and, sometimes, the horses—run wild; and community runs strong above all.
One of the most enduring connections is our partnership with the military, a relationship woven into the fabric of our celebration since the very first parade.
Today, your host Tara Vreeland—former Miss Frontier and current CFD marketing team member—welcomes two distinguished former military chairmen, Tucker Fagan and Hans Ritschard, for a heartwarming and humorous conversation about the enduring connection between F.E. Warren Air Force Base and Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Find out:
Why you’ll always see a tank in the arena on Military Monday—and the story behind how the tradition got started
How CFD changes the lives of young airmen stationed in Cheyenne
The legacy behind Tucker’s beloved 1996 CFD jacket
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