Category Archives: Malmstrom Air Force Base

Air Force, Northrop Grumman reach rocket motor milestone; Sentinel development continuing

The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corporation completed a full-scale qualification static fire test of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile stage-one solid rocket motor on March 6. The test performed at Northrop’s facility in Promontory, Utah is a milestone in validating the motor’s design, according to the Air Force. This test confirms the accuracy of digital engineering models and

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Malmstrom conducting exercise Feb. 27

The 341st Missile Wing is conducting a base-wide training exercise at Malmstrom Air Force Base on Feb. 27. “The exercise is an opportunity for multiple agencies to practice contingency operations in response to a simulated incident on base. Visitors should expect delays at the gates, facility lockdowns, and traffic detours on base. There may also be increased alarms, sirens, notifications,

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Grey Wolf completes first test flights supporting nuclear convoys

The MH-139 Grey Wolf completed its first initial operational test and evaluation flight in support of nuclear security operations on Jan. 28. The flight, conducted by the 550th Helicopter Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, tested the aircraft’s ability to support intercontinental ballistic missile convoy operations, according to Air Force Global Strike Command. “This marks a significant step forward in ensuring

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Air Force completes ICBM test launch

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle Feb. 19 at 1 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The Western Range at Vandenberg is the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command’s ICBM deterrent

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City, Malmstrom partnering for infrastructure, land use study

City Commissioners approved a $400,000 contract for an infrastructure resilience and compatible land use study between the city and Malmstrom Air Force Base. Commissioners approved the professional services agreement with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, AE2S, for professional consulting services to “study infrastructure resilience and compatible land uses to identify mutually beneficial opportunities” for both the city and Malmstrom. Business Bites:

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AF scheduled to conduct ICBM test launch next week

The Air Force is scheduled to conduct an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile between 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Feb. 18 to 5:01 a.m. Pacific Time, Feb. 19, from north Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Air Force, Navy completes ICBM test launch [2024] The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to

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AF study finds no elevated cancer cases among missileers after third phase of data review

Air Force Global Strike Command held a town hall on Jan. 30 to discuss the latest updates in the missile community cancer study that’s been underway for two years. During the town hall, medical officers from the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine presented the findings of the next phase of the ongoing epidemiological review, which examines Department of

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Veterans Day ceremony set for Monday

The Montana Veterans Memorial Association is hosting the 19th annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in the lobby of Centene stadium. Members of the 341st Missile Wing base honor guard will present the colors and the invocation will be delivered by U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Chad Hesler. The Sound of the Falls Women’s Harmony Chorus will

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Malmstrom group commander relieved of command

Col. Jeremy Russell, commander of the 341st Maintenance Group, was relieved of command Nov. 6 today by Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st Missile Wing commander, due to a loss of trust and confidence in Russell’s ability to command. That’s all the information Malmstrom Air Force Base officials released in a post on their website this week. In response to an inquiry

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Air Force, Navy completes ICBM test launch

Air Force Global Strike Command and the U.S. Navy launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from aboard the airborne launch control system at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Nov. 5 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The unarmed missile was equipped targetable reentry vehicle. Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron out of Offutt Air Force Base in

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