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Jan. 22, 2025
AFGSC announces MCCS Virtual Town Hall to discuss latest Epidemiology Review results

AFGSC will hold a public virtual Town Hall Jan. 30 to discuss the latest results from the Missile Community Cancer Study, during which medical professionals from USAFSAM will present the findings of Phase 1C of the ongoing Epidemiological Review.
Dec. 6, 2024
Firefighters from 20th AF Bases join to train for missile silo rescues

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo.-- Fire Department members from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Malmstrom AFB, Montana, and Minot AFB, North Dakota, coordinated together to train and streamline the processes for conducting rescues in the cramped spaces of a 87-feet deep missile silo during a
Nov. 6, 2024
AFGSC hosts Virtual Town Hall to discuss MCCS Phase 1B results

AFGSC held another public town hall Oct. 31 to discuss the results of the latest phases of the Missile Community Cancer Study, following the release of Round 3 Environmental Sampling results at the command’s 3 active missile wings & to publish Phase 1B results of the ongoing Epidemiological Study,
Nov. 6, 2024
Minuteman III test showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with multiple targetable re-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg
Oct. 22, 2024
AFGSC announces round 3 environmental sampling results; Virtual Town Hall scheduled to discuss Epidemiological Study Phase 1B

USAFSAM completed its 3rd round of environmental sampling for the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS) in August; & AFGSC announced the date for the next MCCS Virtual Town Hall (VTH), will take place Oct. 31, to discuss the results of Phase 1B of the MCCS Epidemiological Study.
Sept. 26, 2024
MH-139A Grey Wolf makes first ever guest appearance in exercise training event

The 908th Flying Training Wing has been transitioning from a C-130 equipped tactical airlift unit to becoming the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter for nearly four years now. After divesting the last of its C-130s in April 2022, and receiving its first Grey Wolf in April
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. 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.
July 8, 2024
Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review

On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
May 31, 2024
AFGSC Announces First Fully Public MCCS Virtual Town Hall Scheduled for June 6, 2024

AFGSC announced today they plan to host a virtual town hall June 6, 2024, at 10:30 am CST through Zoom regarding the ongoing Missile Community Cancer Study. The VTH will be the first time AFGSC has opened a VTH livestream to the public.

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