Adams Air Force Base (Remake)

"***Greencole** is just an emergency ID. This place is just a relay, just like the one in the forest. It's coming from Montana. [...] AAFB. **Adams Air Force Base**,*"
—Henry informs his group of the base's true name and location[src]

**Adams Air Force Base (AAFB)**, formerly referred to by its emergency broadcast ID **GreenCole Safe-Zone (GCSZ)** or **GreenCole**, is an air force base located in central Montana that appears in *Strain Zero*. The largest air force base in Montana, its emergency ID became the target of several survivor groups from all over the country, including the cannibalistic Ravagers and a group called the Pioneers, before it was purged and settled by Delta Force, who used it as the core of their network of survivor communities. It currently serves as the headquarters of the Commonwealth Army.

## Pre-Apocalypse

Located in central Montana, Adams Air Force Base was presumably a major military stronghold. It was designated it a military safe-zone in case of a national disaster and given the emergency ID "Greencole".

## Post-Apocalypse

Unlike the other areas marked as safe-zones by the military, Adams Air Force Base's signal remained active for three weeks after Outbreak Day. Its signal was picked up by the TV station in Fargo, North Dakota and subsequently relayed to and stored by a relay station deep in Iron Mountain State Forest, where its Fargo relay point was marked on a console. As a result, the base became the target of Henry's group, later the Pioneers, as well as a military-style group of survivors called Delta Force, to settle a new community.

### Season 4: Remake

The base was eventually discovered by a group called the Ravagers, who survived on the base's rich stock of food, water and medical supplies. Eventually, however, the supplies ran dry and the Ravagers turned to cannibalism, luring in victims with the base's security signal. They attacked indiscriminately but would give their victims a chance to escape by fighting in a Thunderdome-style combat arena in the centre of the base. Over time their society degenerated, and the base became lawless, although a small team managed to maintain a facade of normality when picking up new victims from outside the base.

### Season 6: Remake

#### "Hope"

Having evacuated Graystone, the united communities under the Militia's banner march up to Adams Air Force Base, where Kieron waits. Henry stands down and reveals the existence of the Frontiersmen herd, currently fast on its way to the base. Henry convinces Kieron that victory will only be possible if their respective factions fight together, allowing the Militia to enter the base.

#### "March to War"

Finally allied, the Militia and Delta Force begin their preparations. Ashleigh prepares a series of traps while soldiers place mines and caltrops around the base's perimeter. Tanya takes stock of her medical supplies while Becky and Holly oversee gun training. Youths are armed with knives to defend themselves as a last resort. Instead of arguments, there is a sense of unity across the base. Achilles returns from a scouting flight and reports that the Frontiersmen herd is less than a day away. Knowing their chances of survival are slim, everyone finishes their preparations and reaffirm their bonds.

While getting dressed, Henry is approached by Emma, who asks him to kill Nathan once and for all if they clash. Henry agrees just as Jimmy knocks on the door with a wrapped parcel; he claims that Ben left it for Henry and makes him swear that Ben's death will not be for nothing. Henry waits until the room is empty before opening the gift; inside he finds a custom-made battleaxe inscribed with a final message: "For peace, not war". Henry dons the harness and hook accompanying the axe and reports to the command station where the final battle plans are being decided: when the herd approaches, the first wave will be taken out by mines and traps, allowing teams of people wearing smoke-treated and charcoal-lined clothes to enter the herd and gather it into a single mass, allowing Achilles to drop fertilizer from the crop duster and set hundreds of walkers alight all at once. Nervous about the plan, Henry announces that he will be leaving for the day to conduct a critical mission, despite Holly's pleas that he stop putting himself in danger.

## Notable Inhabitants

* Kieron Worth - leader
* Albert - soldier, recruiter
* Cara
* Dustin Robbins - soldier
* Greg Robbins - soldier
* Tanya Steele - doctor, combat medic
* Unnamed sound engineer
* Numerous unnamed soldiers and workers
* At least 900 civilians

### Former

* *Grenowich* - *de facto* leader
* Numerous unnamed Ravagers

## Appearances

### The Walking Dead: Strain Zero

#### Season 2: Remake

* "The New World" *(mentioned, on screen)*

#### Season 4: Remake

* "Miles"
* "Hellfire"

## Trivia

* While Greencole and Adams Air Force Base are two distinct locations in the original series, they have been merged into a single location for the remake.
	+ The name "Greencole" is later used for the community built by the Pioneers, who named their town after AAFB's codename.
* Adams Air Force Base is a fictional version of the real-life Malmstrom Air Force Base, and is located in a geographically similar area. However, AAFB is described as having a larger forested area surrounding it and being further away from any major towns.