[Launch Alert] Minuteman III Launches from Vandenberg

[Launch Alert]

The following is a Vandenberg AFB news release:

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 11:34 p.m. PST here Feb. 20, 2016.

Col. J. Christopher Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision
authority.

"While ICBM launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base almost seem routine,
each one requires a tremendous amount of effort and absolute attention to
detail in order to ensure a safe and successful launch." said Moss. "This
specific test will provide accuracy and reliability data that is essential
to on-going and future modifications to the weapon system, which are key to
improving the already impressive effectiveness of the Minuteman III force."