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Proving Credibility: 91st Missile Wing completes simulated test launch

U.S. Air Force Col. George Chapman, 91st Missile Wing commander and Lt. Col. Karrie Wray, 576th Flight Test Squadron director of operations, confirm the safety checklist during the simulated electronic launch of a Minuteman III (SELM) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2024. This evaluation is an end-to-end test that is used to verify the reliability of the MMIII intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system’s ability to launch if given the command from a launch control center (LCC) or an airborne launch control system (ALCS). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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