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Air Force

Air Force Nuclear Missile Wing Fails Nuclear Surety Test

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

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Air Force Nuclear Missile Wing Fails Nuclear Surety Test

An Air Force nuclear missile wing received an “unsatisfactory” rating after making “tactical-level” errors during one of several exercises, the service said yesterday in a statement. The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) visited Malmstrom AFB, Mont., recently to evaluate the 341st Missile Wing’s ability to execute operations while complying with nuclear surety standards. The failure resulted in the entire inspection being graded as “unsatisfactory.” 341st Missile Wing shield. Photo: Air Force. A failed inspection does not mean the safety of the…

Congress

House Sends Dec. 11 CR With Ship Construction Funds To Trump’s Desk For Final Signature

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Missile Defense

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Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

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