[Launch Alert] Minuteman III Launched

[Launch Alert]

The following is a Vandenberg AFB news release.

May 22, 2013

Minuteman III Test Missile Launches from Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.  - An unarmed Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test
at 6:27 a.m. here Wednesday from Launch Facility-4 on north Vandenberg. 

The launch, originally slated for 3:01 to 9:01 a.m. Tuesday, was rescheduled
due to a range safety instrumentation issue.

"I am proud of our team," said Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice
commander and the launch decision authority. 
"Because of their professionalism, discipline and intense focus on mission
assurance, we saw a safe and successful launch this morning."