May 22, 2025 Operational Test Launch GT 253 is a 'Glory Trip' for wing In the dark hours of May 21, a flash of light split the night sky along California’s coast, marking the successful launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during operational test Glory Trip 253: An operational test designed to verify the accuracy and reliability of the
Feb. 24, 2021 Diverse team supports MMIII operational test launch A diverse team of Airmen supported the recent operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.
Sept. 2, 2020 Test launch demonstrates safe, ready Minuteman III deterrent A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 12:03 a.m. Pacific Time Sept. 2 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is