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May 23, 2023
Environmental analysis clears Sentinel missile infrastructure construction for takeoff

The construction phase of Sentinel, the Air Force’s multi-billion-dollar missile modernization effort, was cleared for takeoff May 19 as Robert Moriarty, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, signed the project’s environmental record of decision.
May 3, 2023
AFGSC Commander directs action based on initial research findings

Teams of medical and public health experts recently presented initial findings taken from an ongoing survey and study of cancer-related concerns at Air Force Global Strike Command’s intercontinental ballistic missile bases.The teams, consisting of members from the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace
May 1, 2023
Digital engineering workshop continues innovation momentum

The Air Force Test Center hosted its 2nd annual Digital Engineering Test & Evaluation Workshop in Lancaster, Calif., April 25-27. Over 230 members from the test enterprise participated in the workshop, including individuals from the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
April 27, 2023
AFMC establishes “Connect to Care” construct

The Air Force Materiel Command has adapted their helping agency response policy to align with the Department of the Air Force "Connect to Care" construct, providing guidance for addressing sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse support requests across the enterprise.
April 19, 2023
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

Our Minuteman III Systems Directorate is a key player in each Minuteman III test launch.
April 13, 2023
Family care-focused Spouse and Family Forum set for May 3

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, May 3, at 1 p.m. ET, open to military and civilian family members across the enterprise.
March 8, 2023
Senior Leader Profile: Col. Kristen Nemish

Creating and fostering cohesive teams has been an important goal throughout the career of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center’s vice commander.
March 6, 2023
Air Force conducts Sentinel static fire test

The Air Force and Northrop Grumman conducted a static fire test March 2, 2023, for the LGM-35A Sentinel weapon system at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah.
March 3, 2023
New Horizons, small business panel return March 27

Government, industry and academia are coming together to discuss the Air Force’s state of readiness and other topics March 27-29, 2023, at the Marriot Hotel in Newton, Massachusetts.
March 1, 2023
AFMC executive directors take meetings on the road

The senior civilian leaders at the Air Force Materiel Command took their quarterly business meeting to a new location for the first time: on the road to a subordinate center. Lorna Estep, AFMC executive director, said this was an opportunity for herself and the six center executive directors to