Date uploaded: 2023-11-29 22:53:35

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, stands watch 24/7 from the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, defending the United States and Canada from attack. But, also operating at the station was “John Wayne Saloon,” an invitation-only tavern operating unknown to senior commanders. The day drinking at an installation tasked with safeguarding U.S. national security was worrying. The clandestine ''saloon'' at a military command charged with crucial national security responsibility triggered alarms at high levels and led to the changes on site after USA TODAY raised questions. Read more at the link in our bio.