321st MS deep cleans capsule, takes pride in work center Published Aug. 7, 2013 By 1st Lt. Eydie Sakura 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Missile combat crew members and facility managers in the 321st Missile Squadron are deep cleaning a launch control center during periodic maintenance of a missile alert facility. Launch control centers are small, underground capsules where missile combat crew members remotely command and control missiles assigned to their squadron, to include monitoring maintenance and dispatching security forces personnel if alarms are tripped at the MAF or launch facilities. "Cleanliness of the capsules has been an interest item among crew members," said Capt. Heather Sealover, 321st MS combat crew assistant flight commander. "It is a major quality of life concern for crews, but it is difficult to maintain regularly due to specific electrical requirements and the 2 operational nature of the equipment." The deep cleaning includes cleaning the tops of the hardened equipment racks that run continuously, bed mods, carpeting on the floor and ceiling, and the hard-to-reach crevices of the capsule, Sealover said. The crews are removing and washing the ceiling tiles as well as steaming and shampooing the carpet tiles. "This is a self-help project at no cost to the government," Sealover said. "The effect of this project will be far reaching and will improve the quality of life in the LCC." Deep cleaning the LCC is just one aspect of 20th Air Force's Professional Actions developed to mitigate stressors related to the strategic deterrence mission. These actions apply to individual and organizational behaviors as well as optimize mission capability. Examples of these ProAct initiatives include modernizing LCCs, maintenance updates, and professional development opportunities. Every day I am reminded of how critical this mission area is and how important the people are who make the mission happen, said Lt. Col. Cynthia Gunderson, 321st MS commander. "Although this deep cleaning project doesn't cost the government anything monetarily, it isn't completely free," Gunderson said. "The hours put into deep cleaning the LCC demonstrate the professionalism, dedication and drive each person has toward the nuclear mission, team and our 'Greentail' and Air Force families."