Nov. 1, 2023 Minuteman III test provides vital data before termination Space Launch Delta 30 safely terminated an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific Ocean at 12:06 a.m. Pacific Time Nov. 1, due to an anomaly during a test launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Aug. 24, 2023 Global Strike Command Reports Minot AFB ICBM PCB Survey Results A team of bioenvironmental experts reported the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) sampling results from Minot AFB, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023, the third from an extensive sampling of active U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile bases to address specific cancer concerns raised by missile community
Aug. 22, 2023 Global Strike Command Reports F.E. Warren ICBM PCB Survey Results A team of bioenvironmental experts reported the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) sampling results from F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, Aug. 22, 2023, the second from an extensive sampling of active U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile bases to address specific cancer concerns raised by missile community
Aug. 11, 2023 AFGSC, USACE celebrate Sentinel program milestone Recently, AFGSC celebrated the first land acquisition and closing for the new Sentinel Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. AFGSC partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their Omaha District’s Sentinel real estate team who acted as the purchasing agents.
Aug. 7, 2023 Global Strike Command Reports Initial ICBM PCB Survey Results Air Force Global Strike Command is taking immediate measures to clean up and mitigate polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at two locations following the release of initial results as part of the Missile Community Cancer Study.
April 5, 2022 Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad. AFNWC manages the weapon system 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.
Sept. 10, 2020 AMAC tests Barksdale’s B-52 capability The 2nd Bomb Wing hosted an Aircraft Monitor and Control test for the B-52H Stratofortress August 24-26, 2020.
Sept. 8, 2020 Department of the Air Force awards contract for new ICBM system that enhances, strengthens US triad The contract award of $13.3 billion is an investment in enhancing the United States’ nuclear deterrence, as it is the cornerstone of national security policy and fundamental in continued protection for the U.S. and its allies.