So was I. I was working in job control and we had the TV on to watch the launch. After it was obvious that the shuttle was destroyed, the NCOIC called the Colo

So was I. I was working in job control and we had the TV on to watch the launch. After it was obvious that the shuttle was destroyed, the NCOIC called the Colonel, who then ordered all the units facilities secured. A few minutes later the General in charge of the base ordered the security police to lock the gates and defensive postures to be taken. Once higher command confirmed there was no hostile action involved, the gates were opened and people living off base (civilians, military with housing allowance) could go home.