Sept. 2, 2026 Senior AFGSC leaders see Sentinel program advancements The Air Force’s senior leaders charged with overseeing the service’s nuclear enterprise took part in a two-day immersion at Hill AFB, gaining insight into how AFGSC and its mission partners at Hill AFB & Northrop Grumman are fielding the Sentinel ICBM.
Aug. 31, 2026 Initial operating capability of MH-139 Grey Wolf announced AFGSC announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of August 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
July 2, 2026 Malmstrom AFB welcomes Col Wyrick as 341st Missile Wing commander Maj. Gen. Stacy Huser, 20th Air Force commander, left, passes the guidon to Col. David Wyrick during the 341st Missile Wing change of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, July 2, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the wing, which
May 21, 2026 Malmstrom Airmen execute Glory Trip 256, reflect on the continued reliability of Minuteman III Airmen from the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron helped prepare and transport an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile for Glory Trip 256, an operational test launch conducted May 20, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. For the Malmstrom Air Force Base maintainers
April 29, 2026 Sentinel experts keep Montanans informed during local town halls MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Representatives from the Department of War’s intercontinental ballistic missile task force held three town halls throughout central Montana March 31 to April 2, 2026, each aimed at updating and educating community members on key updates to the LGM-35A Sentinel
April 16, 2026 341 MXG conducts first operational mission with Payload Transporter Replacement A Payload Transporter Replacement assigned to the 341st Missile Wing completed a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile maintenance task April 8, 2026, marking the first operational use of Air Force Global Strike Command’s new ICBM payload transporter.
Feb. 27, 2026 UNARMED MINUTEMAN III ICBM TEST LAUNCH SCHEDULED AT VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE An operational test launch of an AFGSC unarmed Minuteman III ICBM is scheduled between 11:01 pm - 5:01 am PST, Mar. 3 - Mar. 4, from north Vandenberg. This test is routine & was scheduled years in advance, with the purpose of validating & verifying the effectiveness, readiness & accuracy of the
Jan. 13, 2026 MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Nov. 5, 2025 GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg SFB, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2025. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness, & accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.
Sept. 23, 2025 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