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Around WWII, Colorado Springs experienced a military boom. Camp Carson, its first military base, developed shortly after Pearl Harbor. The Army used Colorado Springs Municipal Airport for its planes, and to train troops for the war. The Ent Air Force Base is located here, as is the military's Air Force Academy. The military is still a vital aspect of the Colorado Springs' economy. High-tech companies help drive population growth and the economy. Tourism also contributes to the city's consistent prosperity.