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Minuteman III Test Launch Scheduled For Today

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

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An unarmed operational test of the Minuteman III ICBM is scheduled for today from Vandenberg AFB, Calif. The missile's single vehicle is expected to travel approximately 4,200 miles to a target near the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. "Minuteman III test launches demonstrate our nation’s ICBM capability in a very visible way, deterring potential adversaries while reassuring allies,” said Col. David Bliesner, 576th FLTS commander and mission director. The entire ICBM community, including the Department of Defense and the…

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