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Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear forces safe, effective deterrent

Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, prepare to board a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft prior to the test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile Nov. 5, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This test, launched by the STOS team from the air, demonstrated the reliability and accuracy of the Airborne Launch Control System. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)
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Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear forces safe, effective deterrent

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with multiple targetable re-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, were aboard the U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of the ALCS system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)
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Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear forces safe, effective deterrent

A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft sits on the ramp prior to take-off Nov. 5, 2024, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, were aboard the aircraft to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of the Air Launch Control System. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)
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240104-F-EQ797-1005

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, lands on the flightline in support of Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-2 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 4, 2024. Air Force Global Strike Command maintains a credible strategic capability that enhances deterrence of threats to the United States, its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Nottingham)
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General Bussiere Speech on Global Strike Command Mission at AFA Warefare Symposium 2023

Air Force Global Strike Commander Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere speaks on the Air Force Global Strike Command Mission at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium March 6, 2023.
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General Bussiere Speech on Global Strike Command Mission at AFA Warefare Symposium 2023

Air Force Global Strike Commander Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere speaks on the Air Force Global Strike Command Mission at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium March 6, 2023.
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General Bussiere Speech on Global Strike Command Mission at AFA Warefare Symposium 2023

Air Force Global Strike Commander Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere speaks on the Air Force Global Strike Command Mission at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium March 6, 2023.
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General Bussiere Speech on Global Strike Command Mission at AFA Warefare Symposium 2023

Air Force Global Strike Commander Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere speaks on the Air Force Global Strike Command Mission at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium March 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Chen)
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General Bussiere Speech on Global Strike Command Mission at AFA Warefare Symposium 2023

Air Force Global Strike Commander Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere speaks on the Air Force Global Strike Command Mission at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium March 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Chen)
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General Bussiere Speech on Global Strike Command Mission at AFA Warefare Symposium 2023

Air Force Global Strike Commander Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere speaks on the Air Force Global Strike Command Mission at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium March 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Aaron Chen)
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20230902-F-RW419-003

An Operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launched at 11:01 pm. Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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20230902-F-QG706-0001

An Operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launched at 11:01 pm. Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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20230902-F-OP758-0001

An Operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launched at 11:01 pm. Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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20230902-F-RW419-0003

An Operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launched at 11:01 pm. Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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20230902-F-HP195

An Operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launched at 11:01 pm. Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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20230902-F-RW419-0002

An Operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launched at 11:01 pm. Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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230210-F-JJ878-1001

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 P.M. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure allies(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Landon Gunsauls)
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230209-F-TD231-1001

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and rear allies. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)
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230209-F-HB409-1001

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 P.M. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure allies(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)
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Ellsworth launches for large force exercise in PRTC

A B-1 bomber launches from the Ellsworth Air Force Base flightline to participate in the quarterly Large Force Exercise in the Powder River Training Complex March 30-31, 2016. The exercise included 17 aircraft and allowed B-1 bomber aircrews to train alongside other platforms to provide a realistic perspective of how to conduct multi-aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert/Released)
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