[Launch Alert] Missile Defense Test Completed

[Launch Alert]

The following is a Vandenberg AFB news release:

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

MISSILE DEFENSE TEST COMPLETED

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - A Ground-Based Interceptor, an element
of the nation's Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, was launched as part
of a non-intercept test from North Vandenberg today, Jan. 28, 2016, at 1:57
p.m. PST by the 30th Space Wing, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, and U.S.
Northern Command.
 
Col. Shane Clark, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the Launch Decision
Authority. 
         
"Both the 30th Space Wing and the Missile Defense Agency worked hard to get
the team ready for this test" said Clark.  "Today's launch is testament to
the professionalism of all involved and the close relationships we have with
our missile defense partners."