1883Infrastructure
With the addition of the Oregon Short Line Railroad in 1883, the post office was moved downhill and west to the city's present site.
1943Military
Opened in 1943 during World War II, it was originally a bomber training base and later an operational Strategic Air Command bomber and missile base (1953–65).
1966History
It switched to Tactical Air Command and fighters in January 1966, which was succeeded by Air Combat Command in 1992.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
At the 2000 census, there were 11,143 people, 4,337 households and 2,957 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
At the 2010 census, there were 14,206 people, 5,648 households and 3,686 families living in the city.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
At the 2020 census, there were 15,979 people, 6,081 households with 3.01 persons per household and 3,358 families in the city.
2021History
Reilly – former NASA astronaut and geologist
Victor Wooten – musician
== References ==
== Further reading ==
Stoffer, Jeff (August 2021).