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Malmstrom Airmen Execute Glory Trip 256, Reflect on Minuteman III Reliability

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Airmen from the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron prepared and transported an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM for an operational test launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Why it matters

The test demonstrates the continued reliability of the Minuteman III missile system, a critical component of the US nuclear deterrent.

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