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Feb. 3, 2025
AFGSC releases latest MCCS results at virtual town hall

AFGSC announced the latest findings of the epidemiological review of its Missile Community Cancer Study during a virtual town hall Jan. 30.
Jan. 22, 2025
AFGSC announces MCCS Virtual Town Hall to discuss latest Epidemiology Review results

AFGSC will hold a public virtual town hall Jan. 30 to discuss the latest results from the Missile Community Cancer Study, during which medical professionals from USAFSAM will present the findings of Phase 1C of the ongoing Epidemiological Review.
Nov. 6, 2024
AFGSC hosts Virtual Town Hall to discuss MCCS Phase 1B results

AFGSC held another public town hall Oct. 31 to discuss the results of the latest phases of the Missile Community Cancer Study, following the release of Round 3 Environmental Sampling results at the command’s three active missile wings and to publish Phase 1B results of the ongoing Epidemiological
Oct. 22, 2024
AFGSC announces round 3 environmental sampling results

USAFSAM completed its third round of environmental sampling for the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS) in August, and AFGSC announced the next MCCS Virtual Town Hall (VTH) will take place Oct. 31 to discuss the results of Phase 1B of the MCCS Epidemiological Study.
Sept. 18, 2024
DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates

The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness

Air Force Materiel Command will consolidate and establish new centers to rapidly develop, procure, field and sustain a pipeline of competitive capabilities to deliver decisive advantages to the force.
Aug. 16, 2024
Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security

The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure and effective.
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 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.
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.