The Commanding General of White Sands Missile Range, Brig. Gen. Eric Little, hosted a Staff Delegation (STAFFDEL) from the House Armed Services Committee for a tour of WSMR June 1.
On Memorial Day, White Sands Missile Range joins the U.S. Army and the nation in paying tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
WSMR Joint Service Military, civilians and off post partners gathered on the WSMR Organ Mountains Parade Field as Cordery assumed his duties as the new Senior Enlisted Advisor.
WSMR CONTACTS
Range Operations Roadblock Information
575-678-2222
Watch Officer (After Hours and Weekends)
575-678-8999
Visitor Control Center
575-678-5605
CAC / ID, DEERS Office
575-678-5739
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
Military Equal Opportunity 24/7 Hotline
575-993-0965
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
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 $10.3 million daily, and $3.7 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 6,000+ civilian employees, 350 servicemembers from the Army (~ 230), Air Force (~110) and Navy (~20), 950 housing residents (374 housing units available) and 300 elementary and middle school students.
