Wednesday - June 10, 2026
TRESTLE DESIGNER TURNS 87, RETURNS FOR VISIT
December 05, 2008
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M., Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate issued the following press release:

By Steve Milligan
Nucleus Staff

The Kirtland AFB Trestle Facility is arguably one of the largest all wood structures in the world, an engineering marvel and a landmark of the Cold War.

The reason for the Trestle and its all wood design was to test the affects of electomagnetic pulse, generated during a . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Name:
What's your
Affiliation
Government Newspaper / Media Business
Public Policy Individual / Student Educators
Email:
Phone:
Organization, if any:
State/Country you are in:
Additonal questions
or comments:

Click here for more information about our products

Click here for more information about our products