F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
"Save The Cannon"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026
1. "Save The Cannon" Marker
In April 1981, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Robert R. Scott, Chairman of the Wyoming Military Retiree Council, volunteered that organization's services to restore the Falcon Cannon and provide a protective display shelter. That offer was accepted and "saved" the cannon from being either returned to England or moved to the Smithsonian military museum.
MSgt (Ret.) Jerry Bresnahan, an experienced arms restoration gunsmith, volunteered to do the cannon restoration work. Four years and three months later many thousands of hours of donated labor produced the cannon, restored as best 428 years of exposure would allow.
Gen. Scott managed the gathering of all materials needed to do the restoration and construct this shelter. He also raised the funds required to purchase what was needed beyond those materials which were donated.
The actual shelter construction was accomplished by members of the Reserve Naval Construction Force, Support Unit 2, of the U.S. Naval Reserve Center of Cheyenne. This was a training exercise for their Reserve Unit.
The cannon carriage was designed and constructed by members of the 90th Civil Engineering Squadron. Mr. William S. Hogan was the wood craftsman that built the carriage.
Appreciation is expressed for the following contributions which made this project possible: Materials—Capitol Lumber, Cheyenne Lumber, Cook- McCann Concrete, Diamond International Lumber, Economy Glass, Keating Electric, Mead Lumber, Powers Brick Co., Tri-State Steel, and Western Specialty Manufacturing Corp. Financial—Elsie Christman (Benefactor) B/Gen. R. R. Scott (Benefactor), F. E. Warren Federal Credit Union (Benefactor), NCO Academy Graduates Association, Flt 54-Order of Daedalians, Warren Military Historical Assoc., Warren Officers Wives Club, Mountain Bell, 89th MSS, 90th FMMS, Minuteman
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The cannon and shelter dedication was held September 7, 1985.
Erected by F.E. Warren Air Force Base and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1981.
Location. 41° 9.136′ N, 104° 51.391′ W. Marker is in F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, in Laramie County. It is at the intersection of Argonne Drive and Randall Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Argonne Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fe Warren Afb WY 82005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Laramie Basin and in Greater Cheyenne. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026
2. "Save The Cannon" Marker and Cannon
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: English Falcon Cannon (here, next to this marker); Trophy Park (a few steps from this marker); Argonne Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell UH-1F Huey Helicopter (approx. 0.9 miles away); Minuteman I and III ICBMs (approx. 0.9 miles away); United States Air Force Mission (approx. 0.9 miles away); Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (approx. 0.9 miles away); Peacekeeper (MX) ICBM (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
More about this marker. The cannon and marker are in Trophy Park, on an active military base requiring proper identification to enter.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
