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GT 255: ICBM Test Launch Verifies Multiple Reentry Vehicle and System Reliability

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Mar. 3, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches help ensure the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective. This launch, designated GT 255, was scheduled years ago, and was not in response to world events. It is a key component of a data-driven program that has been in place for decades, involving over 300 similar tests designed to validate the performance of the weapon system. The data collected from these routine tests is essential for ongoing and future force development. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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GT 255: ICBM Test Launch Verifies Multiple Reentry Vehicle and System Reliability

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Mar. 3, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches help ensure the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective. This launch, designated GT 255, was scheduled years ago, and was not in response to world events. It is a key component of a data-driven program that has been in place for decades, involving over 300 similar tests designed to validate the performance of the weapon system. The data collected from these routine tests is essential for ongoing and future force development. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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GT 255: ICBM Test Launch Verifies Multiple Reentry Vehicle and System Reliability

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Mar. 3, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches help ensure the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective. This launch, designated GT 255, was scheduled years ago, and was not in response to world events. It is a key component of a data-driven program that has been in place for decades, involving over 300 similar tests designed to validate the performance of the weapon system. The data collected from these routine tests is essential for ongoing and future force development. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Airmen and special warfare recruits participate in physical training during Exercise Bolt and Dagger at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 16, 2025. The three-day exercise incorporates physical fitness as one of several foundational components that prepare Airmen for the demands of the Tactical Air Control Party mission and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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260225-F-DQ193-4002

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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260225-F-DQ193-3027

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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260225-F-DQ193-3418

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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260225-F-DQ193-3267

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Air Force leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design

Heather Penney, director of Studies and Research, Air & Space Forces Association's Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Thomas J. Lawhead, assistant deputy chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost, deputy commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, and retired Gen. James “Mike” Holmes discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design at the Air Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 22, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malia Heemsoth)

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Air Force Leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design

Thomas J. Lawhead, assistant deputy chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost, deputy commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, and retired Gen. James “Mike” Holmes discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design on at the Air Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 22, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malia Heemsoth)

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Air Force Leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design

Thomas J. Lawhead, assistant deputy chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost, deputy commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, and retired Gen. James “Mike” Holmes discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design on at the Air Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 22, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malia Heemsoth)

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Fitness training at Travis AFB supports wellness and PT readiness

A patron loads a weight plate onto a barbell at the fitness center at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 24, 2026. Airmen and patrons use the fitness center for individual physical training and fitness activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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260223-F-DQ193-6704

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Ken Wilsbach speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 23, 2026. Wilsbach spoke about readiness, unit and personal. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Stuart Bright)

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Chief of Staff of the Air Force Ken Wilsbach speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 23, 2026. Wilsbach spoke about readiness, unit and personal. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Stuart Bright)

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A file photo of the second B-21 Raider, the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber, conducting flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The program is a cornerstone of the Department of the Air Force’s nuclear modernization strategy, designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads. (Courtesy photo)

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260217-F-AF000-1587

An undated photo of an LGM-35A Sentinel test booster, including stages-one, -two and -three solid rocket motors and both interstage mechanisms, is assembled. The booster will be integrated with the missile’s forward section to create the first fully assembled ground Sentinel test missile. This pathfinder test missile is essential for verifying the weapon system's design and preparing for the first Sentinel flight test, ensuring the future of our nation's strategic deterrence. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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A completed Weapons Generation Facility is shown in April 2025 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. This new type of facility consolidates the weapon maintenance, storage and training functions required to support the intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber missions. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)

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260130-F-OD616-1001

On January 30, 2026, Hill Air Force Base welcomed its newest Honorary Commanders in a formal induction ceremony. This esteemed group of community leaders will partner with military commanders, gaining firsthand insight into Team Hill's mission and operations, while serving as advocates for our Airmen. The program reinforces the strong, enduring bond between the base and the community it serves. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Secretary of the Air Force visits Hill Air Force Base

At right, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink shakes hands with Capt. Mary Kretzer, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron director of operations, as part of an outstanding performer recognition, while Col. Bradley Klemesrud, 419th Fighter Wing commander, looks on during a visit to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 22, 2026. During the visit, Meink met with leaders from the Air Force Sustainment Center, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, and the ICBM Systems Directorate to receive updates on the sustainment and status of the Minuteman III and Sentinel weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

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Secretary of the Air Force visits Hill Air Force Base

At right, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink shakes hands with Braxton Carter of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex as part of an outstanding performer recognition, while Sandra Fitzgerald, center, Ogden ALC deputy director, looks on during a visit to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 22, 2026. During the visit, Meink met with leaders from the Air Force Sustainment Center, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, and the ICBM Systems Directorate to receive updates on the sustainment and status of the Minuteman III and Sentinel weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

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