[Launch Alert] Minuteman III Launched

[Launch Alert]

The following are two Vandenberg AFB news releases regarding this morning's missile launch from Vandenberg AFB. Questions or comments regarding these releases should be directed to the originating organization.


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 2:10 a.m., PDT, here Aug. 2.

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority.

"The seamless partnership of Team V and our Air Force Global Strike Command mission partners has resulted in another safe Minuteman III operational test launch," said Hough. "This combined team of the 90th Missile Wing, 576th Flight Test Squadron and 30th Space Wing is simply outstanding.  Their efforts over the past few months show why they are among the most skilled operators in the Air Force." 

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

MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG - VIDEO

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -  The 30th Space Wing,  90th Missile Wing and 576th Flight Test Squadron launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during an operational test at here Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 2:10 a.m., PDT.

To view the 30th Space Wing Public affairs video highlights visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/541418/gm-223-mmiii-media-release