Event Brief
Man recalls near launch of nuclear missile in
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Lt. Colonel Randall Lanning reflects on a night he nearly launched a nuclear missile during the Cold War.
WHO: Lt. Colonel Randall Lanning
WHAT: recalled nearly launching a nuclear missile
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: to reflect on a significant Cold War event
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