Malmstrom showcases Minuteman III ICBM capabilities through Simulated Electronic Launch test
An over 100-ton launcher closer door is propelled into a pile of sand during a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test Sept. 18, 2025, near Winifred, Mont. SELM tests are performed to verify the reliability of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system, without physically firing a missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)
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Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla
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