May 21, 2025 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent A joint team of AFGSC Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle at 12:01 a.m. Pacific time May 21 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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.
March 25, 2021 Acting SecAF visits Hill AFB, focuses on supporting Airmen and Guardians Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth visited Hill Air Force Base March 24, where he received a briefing on AFNWC's Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.
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.
Oct. 28, 2020 AFOTEC stands up GBSD, ICBM detachment The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., stood up Detachment 3 at Hill Air Force Base Oct. 1 to provide operational test and support for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) and other related Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Nov. 16, 2017 Nuclear weapons leader selected for first star An Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center colonel has been nominated for the rank of brigadier general.
Aug. 21, 2017 Air Force awards two contracts for new intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system The Air Force announced Aug. 21 the award of two Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction contracts for its Ground Based Strategic Deterrent intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system program. Contracts were awarded to Boeing Company, Huntsville, Alabama, and Northrop Grumman Systems
July 26, 2017 AFNWC nuclear experts capture acquisition awards Experts from the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill Air Force Base recently received Air Force acquisition excellence awards. These awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in managing, developing and implementing Air Force acquisition programs.