[Launch Alert] Minuteman III Launches From Vandenberg

[Launch Alert]

The following is a news release from Vandenberg AFB:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
From: 30th Space Wing Public Affairs, www.vandenberg.af.mil

MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - An unarmed Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test
at 7:45 a.m. here Tuesday.
Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision
authority.
"An outstanding display of teamwork ensured 100-percent mission success for
the first Minuteman launch of the year here at Vandenberg," said Col. Balts.
"We constantly focus on flawless execution of our launch, range and
expeditionary missions. I am extremely proud of the collaboration between
the 30th SW and the 576th FLTS."