Print Articles
"Nike Radar Site Tour" (2017) Article in Root Beer Float, a local publication, of a tour in October of 2017.
"Alaska's Cold War Nuclear Shield" (2012) Article documenting the history of Nike in Alaska written by Nike vet Bob Raichle. This article is in Word format.
"The Rusted, Rotting Remains of a New Jersey Missile Base" (2015) A story about Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56 written by Luke Spencer.
"The Day Morris County Almost Blew Up" (2015) A MyCentralJersey.com story about the Nike missile sites.
"National Park committee faces increased urgency to restore Sandy Hook's historic Fort Hancock" (2012) Association members speak at committee meeting on future of Ft. Hancock.
"Ring of Fire" (2005) A Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine article that gives an overview of the capabilities of the Nike air defense system.
"Cold War At Ft. Hancock" (2010) Stories of the soldiers of the Cold War and their families who lived at Fort Hancock.
"Jersey's Nukes" (2010) A New Jersey Monthly Magazine article describing the history of the Nike system at Fort Hancock and what it's like to take a tour.
"Shadow Cast by Region's Atomic Past" (2009) A New York Times article describing life at the Nike nuclear missile site at Fort Hancock during the Cold War era.
"Everyone Has a Story:..." (2011) PressofAtlanticCity.com article about Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56 restoration efforts by our Association.
"Cold War Day Speech" (2011) Read the speach given by Dr. George Reklaitis at Ft. Hancock's Cold War Day.
"Nike Missile Base Tours" (2012) Roadside America story about Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56.
"Nike Veterans Reunite On Sandy Hook" (2012) NJ.com story about the Alaska Nike Vets Reunion held at Sandy Hook.
"Alaska's Cold War Nuclear Shield" (2012) Article documenting the history of Nike in Alaska written by Nike vet Bob Raichle. This article is in Word format.
"The Rusted, Rotting Remains of a New Jersey Missile Base" (2015) A story about Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56 written by Luke Spencer.
"The Day Morris County Almost Blew Up" (2015) A MyCentralJersey.com story about the Nike missile sites.
"National Park committee faces increased urgency to restore Sandy Hook's historic Fort Hancock" (2012) Association members speak at committee meeting on future of Ft. Hancock.
"Ring of Fire" (2005) A Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine article that gives an overview of the capabilities of the Nike air defense system.
"Cold War At Ft. Hancock" (2010) Stories of the soldiers of the Cold War and their families who lived at Fort Hancock.
"Jersey's Nukes" (2010) A New Jersey Monthly Magazine article describing the history of the Nike system at Fort Hancock and what it's like to take a tour.
"Shadow Cast by Region's Atomic Past" (2009) A New York Times article describing life at the Nike nuclear missile site at Fort Hancock during the Cold War era.
"Everyone Has a Story:..." (2011) PressofAtlanticCity.com article about Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56 restoration efforts by our Association.
"Cold War Day Speech" (2011) Read the speach given by Dr. George Reklaitis at Ft. Hancock's Cold War Day.
"Nike Missile Base Tours" (2012) Roadside America story about Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56.
"Nike Veterans Reunite On Sandy Hook" (2012) NJ.com story about the Alaska Nike Vets Reunion held at Sandy Hook.
Audio
"Cherished America - Nuclear Missiles" An ABC news presentation
Videos
"Jersey Bayshore Country During The Cold War" (29m) Documentary about the Ft. Hancock Nike Missile Site on Sandy Hook by John Schneider.
"The Nike Hercules Story" (27m41s) A US Army video produced in 1960 to educate the public about the Nike Hercules air defense system.
"Nike Hercules High Altitude Intercept" (1m36s) A US Army video of a Nike Hercules intercepting a Q-5 target missile.
"New Jersey Nike Base" (9m55s) A visit to the Nike missile radar site at Fort Hancock, NJ and a Nike launcher area at Rocky Point, NY.
"Nike Battery NY-56" (4m19s) A silent view of Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56.
"Nick The History Kid Visits Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook" (10m29s) A tour and history lesson of Fort Hancock including a visit to Nike Site NY-56.
"Nike Hercules Missile From Your Army Reports #12" (4m54s) An overview of the Army Air Defense Command (ARADCOM).
"Nike Hercules Missile System" (5m12s) An overview of how the Army missile system worked.
"The Nike Hercules Story" (27m41s) A US Army video produced in 1960 to educate the public about the Nike Hercules air defense system.
"Nike Hercules High Altitude Intercept" (1m36s) A US Army video of a Nike Hercules intercepting a Q-5 target missile.
"New Jersey Nike Base" (9m55s) A visit to the Nike missile radar site at Fort Hancock, NJ and a Nike launcher area at Rocky Point, NY.
"Nike Battery NY-56" (4m19s) A silent view of Ft. Hancock Nike Site NY-56.
"Nick The History Kid Visits Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook" (10m29s) A tour and history lesson of Fort Hancock including a visit to Nike Site NY-56.
"Nike Hercules Missile From Your Army Reports #12" (4m54s) An overview of the Army Air Defense Command (ARADCOM).
"Nike Hercules Missile System" (5m12s) An overview of how the Army missile system worked.
Satellite View
"Fort Hancock Nike Site NY-56" A satellite view of the Nike site at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, NJ.
