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July 8, 2024
Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review

On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
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 equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 6 at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base,
June 4, 2024
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 4 at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This test launch is part of
May 31, 2024
AFGSC Announces First Fully Public MCCS Virtual Town Hall Scheduled for June 6, 2024

AFGSC announced today they plan to host a virtual town hall June 6, 2024, at 10:30 am CST through Zoom regarding the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study. The VTH will be the first time AFGSC has opened a VTH livestream to the public.
May 28, 2024
550th Helicopter Squadron undergoes MH-139 conversion training

Tech. Sgt. Alex Graves, 550th Helicopter Squadron operations superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Collin Carbone-marron, 550th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, sit together on an MH-139A Grey Wolf April 26, 2024, in the Highwood Mountains, Mont. The name Grey Wolf derives from the wild species that
May 23, 2024
AFGSC conducts Senior Leader Conference at Minot AFB

U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) leaders pose for a photo following the 2024 AFGSC Senior Leader Conference at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 21, 2024. The Senior Leader Conference allows senior leaders to come together and share best practices, discuss unique challenges and
May 20, 2024
AFGSC Issues PCB Memo for Health Care Providers

AFGSC published a memorandum signed by commander Gen Bussiere documenting the presence of PCBs at missile facilities based on an environmental survey by USAFSAM, acknowledging PCBs likely also present at decommissioned Peacekeeper and Titan missile facilities operated by many now-separated, retired
May 13, 2024
Team Minot named DAF 2023 General Larry O. Spencer Award winners

The Department of the Air Force announced the recipients of the 2023 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8. Members of Team Minot from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing won the team award for the second year in a row!
May 2, 2024
Mighty Ninety shows mission to local elementary school kids

Senior Airman Michael Andruch, 90th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Coudy, prepare for a demonstration for a local elementary school on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, May 1, 2024. Coudy is a single purpose detection dog whose capabilities help protect Air Force

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