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  • A group of men and women in civilian clothes and military uniforms stand in front of a stage wearing medals AFNWC recognizes top performers at annual awards
    AFNWC recognizes top performers at annual awards
  • A ICBM launches at night ICBM test launch verifies multiple re-entry vehicle, system reliability
    ICBM test launch verifies multiple re-entry vehicle, system reliability

    Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs

  • Parts of an LGM-35A Sentinel test booster, including stages-one, -two and -three solid rocket motors and both interstage mechanisms, are shown in an industrial building Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026, initial capability timeline set
    Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026, initial capability timeline set

    Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

  • Large industrial building on grassy plane New AFNWC program office improves efficiency, security for weapons generation facilities
    New AFNWC program office improves efficiency, security for weapons generation facilities

    Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Public Affairs

  • 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

Latest AFNWC News

  • A man in a suit presents a flag in a case to a woman in a suit

    Center personnel director reflects on 44-year career

  • A ICBM launches at night.

    AFNWC celebrates 20 years of innovation, integration

  • The ceremony marked the opening of the facility supporting Sentinel Task Force Det. 10, which will oversee infrastructure upgrades and preparations required for the transition from the Minuteman III weapon system to Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

    Sentinel Task Force Detachment 10 advances ICBM modernization at F.E. Warren AFB

  • Rotator graphic that was created to display the name and logo of Air Force Global Strike Command.(U.S. Air Force design by Defense Media Activity)

    AFGSC hosts virtual MCCS town hall, reveals additional findings

  • Leadership from the U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman, and industry partner Bechtel break ground for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile launch silo prototype in Promontory, Utah. This event marks a critical milestone in modernizing the land-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad, moving the program from digital design to physical construction. The full-scale prototype will be used to validate a modular, repeatable construction approach designed to accelerate fielding, reduce costs, and gather crucial data before the full-rate production of 450 new silos to replace the legacy Minuteman III system. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Sentinel program advances with silo prototype

  • A man wearing a formal military uniform speaks into a microphone while seated at a table. There are three people in similar attire seated behind him.

    Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security

  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, right, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, second from right, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer listen to opening remarks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

    Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness 

  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Dale R. White fist bumps a 91st Missile Security Forces defender.

    Air Force leaders visit Minot AFB to advance Sentinel modernization

  • Woman speaking to crowd

    Acquisition transformation strategy dominates discussion at New Horizons

  • A missile launches from the ground, leaving a trail of fire in the night sky.

    Department leader says nuclear triad must be upgraded to meet dual threat

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