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Find out what’s happening at the “Que Pasa WSMR” Community Information Fair
White Sands Missile Range organizations are inviting the entire WSMR community to come out and attend the “Que Pasa WSMR” Community Information Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at Army Community Service in Building 250.
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WSMR welcomes Maj. Allen as we celebrate the JAG Corps Birthday
In observance of the JAG Corps Birthday, I spoke with Maj. Rufus C. Allen, the new Deputy Staff Judge Advocate at White Sands Missile Range.
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Chaplain Corps Birthday is July 29
In observance of the Chaplain Corps Birthday, I spoke with Chaplain (Col.) Brian W. Chepey, the Garrison Chaplain.
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Chaplain Corps Birthday is July 29
In observance of the Chaplain Corps Birthday, I spoke with Chaplain (Col.) Brian W. Chepey, the Garrison Chaplain.

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Mission

White Sands Missile Range provides America's Armed Forces, allies, partners, and defense technology innovators with the world's premiere research, development, test, evaluation, experimentation, and training facilities to ensure our nation's defense readiness.

Vision

A People First team of professionals operating the premier test, evaluation, and training range that delivers superior customer focused support and products, while simultaneously providing a high quality of life for our service members, civilians, and families.  

Priorities

PEOPLE
Quality of Life
Leader and Professional Development
Customer Focus and Service

MODERNIZATION
Supporting the Army in MDO
Investing in Cutting Edge Test and Evaluation
Technology

CONTACTS

WSMR CONTACTS
Post Operator (Weekdays 7 a.m. - Midnight)
575-678-2121

Watch Officer (After Hours and Weekends)
575-678-8999

Visitor Control Center
575-678-5605

Caravan Park
575-678-1713

Museum
575-678-3358

OTHER CONTACTS
WSMR Air Force OPS Center - Holloman AFB
575-572-7575

WSMR Navy Detachment - Duty Officer 575-993-6509

Aerospace Data Facility-Southwest (ADF-SW)
575-528-1084

Quick Facts About WSMR

Tests – White Sands Missile Range supports the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as commercial and international users on a reimbursable basis. More than 42,000 tests have been conducted at White Sands Missile Range the past 76 years. About 9 tests are conducted daily, and more than 3,000 annually.

Economic Impact – White Sands Missile Range produces an estimated economic impact of $5.3 million daily, and $1.9 billion annually in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and the surrounding borderland region. On average, military spending accounts for 30 percent of wages in Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.

Demographics – White Sands Missile Range has approximately 5,000 civilian employees, 350 servicemembers from the Army (~ 230), Air Force (~110) and Navy (~20), 930 housing residents (374 housing units available) and 300 elementary and middle school students.