July 7, 2022 Minotaur II+ explodes shortly after liftoff A Minotaur II+ rocket exploded approximately 11 seconds after launching from Test Pad-01 at 11:01 p.m. Wednesday.
July 6, 2022 Minotaur II+ Rocket Launch Planned For Thursday An unarmed test launch is scheduled for the morning of July 7 from north Vandenberg. The launch is the first test supporting the development of the Air Force's new Mk21A reentry vehicle.
July 5, 2022 AFNWC directorate key to managing modernization of weapons generation facilities Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center program managers and engineers, along with Air Force Global Strike Command representatives, recently visited the construction site at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, for the first-of-its-kind Air Force weapons generation facility.
July 5, 2022 Richardson: Teamwork, collaboration key to AFMC success The Air Force Materiel Command change of command ceremony on June 13 was more than just an opportunity to welcome Gen. Duke Z. Richardson to the organizational helm; it was also a homecoming for the new commander who has spent nearly half of his career as part of the enterprise.
July 1, 2022 MEDIA ADVISORY for Sentinel (GBSD) Public Hearings 19 July - 09 Aug The United States Air Force is issuing this notice to advise the public ofits intent to seek comments on the release of the draft Environmental ImpactStatement for the Sentinel (formerly known as the Ground Based StrategicDeterrent, or GBSD) basing action and Minuteman III demilitarization at
June 30, 2022 New commander takes charge at AFNWC Brigadier Gen. John P. Newberry took command of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in a ceremony here June 21. The Senate confirmed his promotion to major general on June 23.
June 21, 2022 AFMC releases $8 million towards accelerating change, innovation The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission.
June 21, 2022 Ribbon-cutting highlights NC3 building grand opening Hanscom officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 6 to recognize the opening of a facility supporting the installation’s nuclear communications mission.
June 13, 2022 Richardson takes command Gen. Duke Z. Richardson assumed leadership of the Air Force Materiel Command during a ceremony at the National Museum of the Air Force, June 13.
June 9, 2022 Exit surveys aim to identify attrition trends, improvement needs With the competition for talent fierce across the Department of Defense and industry, finding ways to keep skilled civilian experts on the job is critical to the ability to meet current and future warfighting needs.