Aug. 7, 2025 20 AF reactivates ICBM Center of Excellence, completes inaugural Instructor Qualification Course 20th AF achieved a significant milestone in June with the successful execution of the 1st Instructor Qualification Course under the newly re-established ICBM Center of Excellence (ICE). Held from June 2-6, the course marked a pivotal moment in enhancing instructional standards across the ICBM
May 21, 2025 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent A joint team of AFGSC Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle May 21 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg SFB, Calif.
Dec. 4, 2024 AFGSC Chief Scientist and STRIKEWERX set up new way for Airmen to share, explore tech ideas AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist has established a new way for Airmen to learn about technology, share information with each other, & get support for innovation projects, called the Consortium for Digital Innovation (CDI).
Oct. 18, 2024 Kirtland Air Force Base Celebrates Progress on New Sandia Base Elementary School with Historic Signing Event A piece of history was written, quite literally, at Sandia Base Elementary School on Kirtland Air Force Base Oct. 17, as students, teachers, and community members gathered for a special column signing event and walkthrough to commemorate the construction of their new school building. The event
Sept. 22, 2024 DoD leaders discuss future of Air Force nuclear deterrent systems Senior leaders discuss strategic deterrence during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 16, 2024 DAF adapting, modernizing in today’s warfighting environment DAF senior leaders focused on how the Air Force and Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning, adapt to the resourcing and risks present in today’s dynamic environment.
Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
Aug. 1, 2024 AFGSC leverages Total Force and local community partnerships to maintain competitive edge As AFGSC works to maintain its competitive edge in national defense, partnerships with community businesses and universities are critical parts of its innovation process.
July 26, 2024 DAF senior leaders reinforce importance of allies, partners Department of the Air Force leaders reinforced the importance of interoperability in the air and space domains during the Global Air and Space Chiefs' Conference, Royal International Air Tattoo and Farnborough International Air Show.
June 10, 2024 Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT Department of the Air Force chief information officer and the Air Force Research Laboratory is accelerating initiatives to provide the Air Force and Space Force with the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI.