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  • Olympic Sword: 20th Air Force conducts first joint technical order rewrite

     Charged with employing the world's finest nuclear deterrent force in defense of U.S. interests, 20th Air Force remains focused on sustaining and enhancing the integrated nuclear operations capability of the Minuteman III weapon system.  Drawing on examples of past Guardian Sword events, the first

  • USSTRATCOM Commander Announces 2016 Omaha Trophy Winners

    OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence, space and cyberspace missions, U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2016 Omaha Trophies at the command’s headquarters

  • CCT rust riders prevent equipment damage

    Members of the 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron corrosion control team work to minimize the effects of corrosion on equipment used at the 91st Missile Wing missile sites. By removing corrosion and repainting various parts, the team is able to prevent further damage to Minot Air Force Base

  • Minot tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg

    A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with test reentry vehicles Feb. 8 at 11:39 p.m. Pacific Standard Time from Vandenberg Air Force Base,

  • 91st MMOC maintains 24 hour surveillance

    Airmen in the 91st Missile Maintenance Operations Center monitor all maintenance team operations done at missile facilities. These Airmen are responsible for tracking maintenance team security, dispatching primary and backup maintenance teams and verifying security requirements in support of missile

  • 91st MMXS Airmen maintain missile operations

    The 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron missile handling team plays a critical role in every nuclear capable ICBM test launch that occurs at Minot Air Force Base in support of the Air Force's nuclear deterrence mission. These maintainers oversee the shipping and receiving of Minuteman III missile

  • 54th HS safeguards the missile complex

    Two UH-1N Iroquois from the 54th Helicopter Squadron fly over Minot Air Force Base’s missile complex, N.D., Jan. 25, 2017. The purpose of the flight was to perform training maneuvers and complete a security sweep of 91st Missile Wing launch facilities. The 54th HS’s fleet is critical in providing

  • USSTRATCOM deputy commander tours missile complex

     U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard, U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 25-26, 2017. Richard toured the 90th Missile Wing missile complex to familiarize himself with ICBM portion of the nation's nuclear triad.

  • Museum preserves Malmstrom heritage

    Located at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, the Malmstrom Historic Exhibit and Air Park sits just inside the 2nd Avenue gate.  Also known as the Malmstrom Museum, it has exterior displays that include various aircraft from the World War II and the Vietnam era.  At the eastern edge of the air park

  • 54th HS maintenance keep the Iroquois airborne

    Kim Smith, 54th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois mechanic, rewires an attitude director indicator at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 18, 2017. The ADI, aka gyro horizon, is an instrument that states the orientation of the helicopter to the horizon. Maintenance on 54th Helicopter Squadron’s fleet