Near Nuclear Launch: Lt. Colonel Lanning Recalls 1974 Incident

In 1974, Lt. Colonel Randall Lanning served in a capacity that involved manning the launch controls for nuclear weapons. These controls were designed for potential deployment during a Soviet attack.

Lanning has recalled a particular night from that year when he was in a situation where a nuclear missile nearly launched.

He described the atmosphere of the event by stating, "We were scared," indicating the high-pressure circumstances.

This specific night remains a vivid memory for Lanning.