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June 12, 2024
Global Strike, USAFSAM hold public Missile Community Cancer Study virtual town hall

Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, held a public virtual town hall June 6 with current and former missile community members and updated the audience with the progress of the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS), which recently began Phase 1B of the Epidemiology
June 11, 2024
AFNWC welcomes new ICBM senior leader as PEO roles transition

The Air Force established a new Program Executive Officer position for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) and transitioned the duties of a second PEO role at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), effective April 8.
June 6, 2024
Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S. ICBM fleet

For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile June 6, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
June 4, 2024
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle at 12:56 a.m. Pacific time June 4 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This test launch is part of
June 3, 2024
Empowering change through FEVS, DEOCS

AFMC uses data from the annual Federal Employees Viewpoints Survey to gather feedback on employee work-life balance, job satisfaction, engagement, performance management and communication.
May 31, 2024
AFGSC announces first fully public MCCS virtual town hall

AFGSC announced May 31 they plan to host a virtual town hall at 10:30 a.m. Central standard time June 6, 2024, regarding the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study. The virtual town hall will be the first time AFGSC has opened a town hall livestream to the public.
May 30, 2024
AFMC to host Pride Month mentoring panel

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel in conjunction with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) Pride Month on June 18.
May 23, 2024
AFNWC commander attends Memorial Day event

Maj. Gen. John Newberry, commander of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, answers questions from audience members during a Memorial Day ceremony May 23, 2024, at HP Inc. in Rio Rancho, N.M. The company invited Newberry to talk about the significance of Memorial Day and answer employees’ questions
May 22, 2024
B-21 Raider continues flight test, production

Following its formal unveiling Dec. 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider began flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.
May 20, 2024
AFNWC adds command chief master sergeant to leadership roster

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center recently added a new leadership slot with the creation of its first command chief position. The command chief master sergeant is the top enlisted position at the center.