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  • A large group of people stands outside behind the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Integration Directorate sign AFNWC's NC3 Integration Directorate celebrates 10-year anniversary
    AFNWC's NC3 Integration Directorate celebrates 10-year anniversary

    Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Public Affairs

  • A streak of light from a missile launch is shown against a dark sky Air Force validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch
    Air Force validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch

    Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs

  • A plane is parked on a tarmac Malmstrom showcases Minuteman III ICBM capabilities through Simulated Electronic Launch test
    Malmstrom showcases Minuteman III ICBM capabilities through Simulated Electronic Launch test

    Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla

  • Military vehicles and military personnel are on a road while a helicopter flies in the background Nuclear Convoy Course sharpens readiness
    Nuclear Convoy Course sharpens readiness

    Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond

  • Fire and smoke from a static fire test are shown against a hillside Air Force, Northrop Grumman achieve milestone in Sentinel ICBM modernization with stage-one solid rocket motor test
    Air Force, Northrop Grumman achieve milestone in Sentinel ICBM modernization with stage-one solid rocket motor test

    Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Public Affairs

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  • DAF Rotator

    Update on recent DAF efforts

  • A BTF 26-1 Graphic

    Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration

  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach visited Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 19, 2025, for an immersion of the Air Force's nuclear enterprise. On his first visit as Air Force Chief of Staff, he received briefings on AFGSC's force structure, modernization programs, deterrence mission and vital contribution to national security.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.) This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.

    First stop as chief of staff of the Air Force: AFGSC

  • A large group of people stands outside behind the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Integration Directorate sign

    AFNWC’s NC3 Integration Directorate celebrates 10-year anniversary

  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Raeven Anothony, 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, uses a walkie-talkie during a simulated nuclear response training at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 1, 2025. Bioenvironmental engineering personnel participated in a radiation response training event focusing on dose management, monitoring and recovery procedures for potentially contaminated aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor)

    2nd Bomb Wing establishes certified calibration lab to enhance nuclear response capability

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    Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion fiscal year 2025 execution

  • Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink presides over the ceremony of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach during his assumption of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Nov. 18, 2025. During the ceremony, Gen. Wilsbach was sworn in as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

    Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force chief of staff

  • AQIC graphic class 26B

    AQIC accepting applications through Jan. 30

  • Military members attend a conference.

    Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force

  • An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 01:35 a.m Pacific Time Nov. 5, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM systems require regular testing to verify system performance and identify any potential issues. Data gathered from Glory Trip 254 helps to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of the ICBM force.(U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

    Air Force validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch

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