Aug. 13, 2021 AFNWC vice commander pins on colonel Lt. Col. Shad Colgate was "frocked" to the rank of colonel on Aug. 6.
Aug. 11, 2021 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear deterrent AFNWC's Minuteman III Systems Directorate supports these critical test launches of the unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Aug. 9, 2021 Austin seeks presidential approval for mandatory troop vaccinations by mid-September The COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for service members by mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a message to the force.
July 29, 2021 ALCM summer training program prepares students for career opportunities AFNWC's Missile Sustainment Division is sustaining the future of the division’s team through its 2021 ALCM Summer Training Program for students.
July 28, 2021 AFMC funds $5 million in additional AFMC We Need efforts The Air Force Materiel Command has released an additional $5 million for projects across the enterprise, continuing the drive towards the goals of the AFMC We Need initiative launched in 2019.
July 19, 2021 AFNWC commander celebrates promotion Family and friends of Maj. Gen. Anthony W. Genatempo recently came to Kirtland Air Force Base to watch him pin on his second star.
July 1, 2021 Air Force awards contract for new long-range missile system Air Force awarded Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract for its Long Range Standoff (LRSO) weapon to Raytheon Missiles and Defense on July 1, 2021.
June 29, 2021 NC3 PEO retires after 29-year career Col. Amanda G. Kato, Air Force program executive officer for nuclear command, control and communications (NC3), retired June 18, 2021, at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. She was dual-hatted as the AFNWC director for NC3 integration.
June 17, 2021 AFNWC vice commander retires after 36-year career Col. Christopher J. King, AFNWC vice commander, retired June 4, 2021, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, after 36 years on active duty.
June 14, 2021 Air Force announces availability of final environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program The Department of the Air Force announces the availability of the Final Environmental Assessment for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Test Program and the program’s Finding of No Significant Impact. The analysis can be found