June 10, 2021 Facilitating a no-fail mission When it comes to intercontinental ballistic missiles, failure is not an option. As the 12th Missile Squadron operations superintendent, Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Falks helps facilitate the wing’s no-fail mission by running the squadron’s missile alert facility management program.
June 9, 2021 ECC: in case of emergency If an emergency happens on base, who do you call? Meet the Emergency Communications Center Airmen.
June 3, 2021 EOD: eliminating explosive hazards An image that probably comes to mind when picturing an explosive ordnance disposal technician is someone with a pair of wire cutters in their hand and sweat dripping down their forehead while they decide whether to cut the red or blue wire.
May 25, 2021 The Code to Nuclear Security Every Airman at Malmstrom Air Force Base understands the importance of ensuring that the base’s fleet of intercontinental ballistic missiles are kept secure. One flight within the 341st Operations Support Squadron plays a critical role ensuring that every ICBM in the field is safe, secure, and ready
May 18, 2021 Missile maintenance: ensuring safe and ready ICBM forces Photo illustration of SrA Jacob Schubert, 373rd Training Squadron Detachtment 22 missile maintenance team trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Jacob M. Thompson)
May 6, 2021 Providing constant vigilance As subject matter experts of our ICBMs, missileers ensure we are ready to strike today, just as we were yesterday or will be tomorrow. America's ICBMs are combat capable 24/7/365, and the missileers who operate the Minuteman III weapon system are committed to the safety, security, reliability, and
April 29, 2021 Manufacturing nuclear deterrence: Rivet MILE The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron, better known as Rivet MILE (Minuteman Integrated Life Expansion), is pivotal in sustaining the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile mission at Malmstrom Air Force Base and across all missile wings in Air Force Global Strike Command.
April 23, 2021 Growing the LRS family Airman 1st Class Orion Jones joined the United States Air Force in October 2019 to improve his family’s quality of life. What he didn’t realize at the time was the Air Force would quickly become part of his family, inspiring him to build a strong foundation for a successful career.
April 22, 2021 FAP: supporting families, building communities Malmstrom Air Force Base Airmen support the most responsive leg of the nuclear triad and are charged to defend the United States with combat ready nuclear forces and on order, conduct global strike. As the backbone of America’s national security, these Airmen are no strangers to stress and
April 8, 2021 Preparing the next generation of missile maintainers Missile maintenance instructors are at the forefront of the United States Global Strike Command operations, ensuring personnel are capable in their duties servicing the most powerful weapon system in the world: the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.