F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. - Col. Don Adams, 90th Maintenance Group commander, hands Maj. Jay Moret, 90th Munitions Squadron commander, the 90th MUNS guidon during an activation ceremony at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Dec. 1, 2011. In April, Air Force officials announced plans to transfer munitions squadrons responsible for nuclear mission support from Air Force Material Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. The realignment allows an enhanced unity of command, as well as, increased efficiencies and standardized processes and policies. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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Wing welcomes new squadron

Published Dec. 9, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Torri Savarese
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- More than 100 Airmen attended a ceremony Dec. 1 at the 90th Maintenance Group, where the 15th Munitions Squadron was re-designated as the 90th Munitions Squadron.

The 15th MUNS was activated Aug. 4, 2009, and has been a tenant unit of the 90th Missile Wing since its activation.

"The 90th MUNS has been a valued member of our Mighty Ninety team as a tenant unit," said Col. Christopher Coffelt, 90th MW commander. "It only makes sense that we officially recognize their new designation under the 90th MXG."

Air Force officials announced in April plans to transfer munitions squadrons responsible for nuclear mission support from Air Force Material Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. The realignment allows for enhanced unity of command as well as increased efficiencies and standardized processes and policies.

"This is another important step for the reinvigoration of the nuclear enterprise," said Col. Don Adams, 90th MXG commander. "It only makes sense to bring nuclear munitions under the major command that operates them every day."

Adams also expressed his commitment to the Airmen of the 90th MUNS, and his confidence in their commander, Maj. Jay Moret.

"Our commitment to excellence and by-the-book, zero-deficiencies culture will continue," Moret stated. "We've always felt like a part of the Mighty Ninety. Despite any trials we've had to go through, the 90th MW has always stood beside us."