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Oct. 2, 2024
Proving Credibility: 91st Missile Wing completes simulated test launch

The 91st Missile Wing successfully performed its biennial Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test, the first phase of testing for the Minuteman III, at Minot AFB, N.D., on September 17 and 18, 2024.
June 26, 2023
Airmen at Vandenberg donate over 300 lbs of pet food and supplies to Santa Barbara County animal shelters

On June 15, 2023, members of the 576th Flight Test Squadron came together to donate pet food and supplies to local animal shelters. The event, known as “TOP DOG,” was a huge success, with over 35 attendees and more than 300 pounds of pet food, pet toys and cleaning supplies donated.
Feb. 14, 2023
Civic leaders immersed in Global Strike mission

The Mighty Ninety guided 21 civic leaders from across the wing’s missile field area of responsibility on a trip to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Feb. 8-10, 2023.
Aug. 12, 2022
377 ABW leadership “moves the flag” to the 576 FLTS

The 377th Air Base Wing command team temporarily relocated, also known as “moving the flag,” to the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, from August 1-5, 2022.
Nov. 23, 2021
377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland AFB welcomes 576th FLTS

On Oct. 8, 2021, the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland AFB, N.M., assumed responsibility for the 576th Flight Test Squadron, a geographically separated unit operating at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Oct. 28, 2020
Gen. Brown visits 576th FLTS during first visit to VAFB as CSAF

After recently taking over his new position, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., made his first visit to Vandenberg Air Force Base Oct. 26-28, 2020.
Aug. 4, 2020
AFGSC tests unarmed Minuteman III from airborne control center

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy sailors launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with three test reentry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Time Aug. 4 from Vandenberg Air Force Base,
May 9, 2019
AFGSC tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg

For the second time in just over a week, a team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle on May 9, 2019 at 12:40 a.m. Pacific
May 1, 2019
F.E. Warren AFB tests Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 2:42 a.m. Pacific Time May 1 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The
June 2, 2017
Kelley assumes command of the 576th Flight Test Squadron

Col. David Kelley assumed command of the 20th Air Force's 576th Flight Test Squadron, the only U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile test launch squadron, during a change-of-command ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, June 1.

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