March 4, 2026 GT 255: ICBM Test Launch Verifies Multiple Reentry Vehicle and System Reliability Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles March 3, at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Feb. 27, 2026 UNARMED MINUTEMAN III ICBM TEST LAUNCH SCHEDULED AT VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE An operational test launch of an AFGSC unarmed Minuteman III ICBM is scheduled between 11:01 pm - 5:01 am PST, Mar. 3 - Mar. 4, from north Vandenberg. This test is routine & was scheduled years in advance, with the purpose of validating & verifying the effectiveness, readiness & accuracy of the
Jan. 13, 2026 MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Nov. 21, 2025 First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his spouse, Cindy Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.
Nov. 5, 2025 GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg SFB, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2025. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness, & accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.
Sept. 22, 2025 Kirtland Fall Fest 2025 The 377th Air Base Wing proudly hosted Kirtland Air Force Base’s first Fall Festival on Sept. 20, 2025.
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
July 16, 2025 Kirtland Air Force Base reaffirms community partnership, highlights mission priorities and Quality-of-life initiatives At the invitation of the chairman, U.S. Air Force Colonel Justin Secrest, newly appointed commander of the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, addressed the New Mexico State Legislature’s Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee, July 15. The meeting, held at the University of New
July 15, 2025 24th HS Welcomes New Commander The Commander of the 58th Operations Group, Col. Lane Cook, transferred command of the 24th Helicopter Squadron from Lt. Col. Frank Cumbie to Lt. Col. John Nep during a change of command ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 9, 2025.
June 5, 2025 AFGSC releases Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for Missile Community Cancer Study AFGSC presented the results of its Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments for its three active missile bases during a virtual town hall Wednesday as part of its ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study.