March 1, 2021 Center breaks ground for new nuclear missile facility AFNWC held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of a new facility for its Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program.
Feb. 24, 2021 Minuteman III test launch demonstrates safe, reliable deterrent A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:49 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 23 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is
Feb. 19, 2021 Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program The Air Force proposes to modernize the land-based leg of the nuclear triad, recapitalizing its ICBM fleet while upgrading the weapon system technology, supporting infrastructure, and command and control functions.
Feb. 5, 2021 Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center recognizes annual award winners The center announced its 2020 annual award winners at a virtual ceremony on Jan. 29, 2021.
Jan. 25, 2021 Nuclear center members receive first COVID-19 vaccination Nuclear center members receive first COVID-19 vaccination.
Jan. 18, 2021 Civilian Developmental Education key to leadership, growth Ensuring civilian Airmen are prepared to fulfill and excel in leadership positions across the command is the driving force behind the dedicated effort by Air Force Materiel Command leaders to encourage employees to apply for upcoming Civilian Development Education opportunities.
Jan. 14, 2021 Accountability Task Force completes initial assessment, identifies way ahead for AFMC The Air Force Materiel Command convened an Accountability Task Force to examine a variety of factors that affect accountability across the organization and has recommended actions to address those issues.
Jan. 13, 2021 Joint Chiefs of Staff issue letter to Joint Force in response to January 6 assault on U.S. Capitol JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- In response to the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the Joint Chiefs of Staff addresses its Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Guardians in the letter below/attached. They remind us "as Service Members, we must embody the values and ideals of the Nation. We
Jan. 7, 2021 AFMC leadership to host virtual town hall Air Force Materiel Command leadership will host a command-wide virtual town hall, Wed., Feb. 3, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET.
Dec. 28, 2020 AFMC Connect continues focus on resiliency, connectedness for 2021 The Air Force Materiel Command will continue to focus on resiliency in 2021 through the AFMC Connect program. The initiative, launched in January 2020, provides monthly training topics for leaders to use for facilitating deliberate and meaningful discussions with teams in an effort to increase unit