They did a really extensive background check on those few that were selected for Nuclear Weapons Specialist. They checked from the day we were born until we enlisted. Seems we were selected on our electrical and mechanical background. Many psychological and mental tests. Even though we were given a few base choices (Minot S.D., or Cheyenne Wyo, or other frozen tundra locations)....we really didn't have any choice at all. They just sent us where we were needed. After I was selected for Nuclear Weapons the base choices were limited. From basic we were sent to Denver CO. for specific training, then we proceded to our permanent base.
