News - Tag AFGSC

May 20, 2026
ICBM test launch verifies system reliability

Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile at 12:01 a.m. Pacific time May 20 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This routine launch, designated GT 256, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world
Aug. 16, 2024
Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security

The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
Dec. 13, 2023
Air Force Global Strike Command Establishes New Directorate

AFGSC recently stood up a new directorate, AFGSC/A10, the ICBM Modernization Directorate, to oversee and coordinate the deployment of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system and the retirement of the LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system.
Aug. 11, 2023
AFGSC, USACE celebrate Sentinel program milestone

Recently, AFGSC celebrated the first land acquisition and closing for the new Sentinel Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. AFGSC partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their Omaha District’s Sentinel real estate team who acted as the purchasing agents.
March 16, 2023
7th BW conducts Weapon System Evaluation Program in Combat Hammer exercise

Personnel from 7th Bomb Wing conducted Weapons System Evaluation Program testing during the Combat Hammer exercise at Dyess Air Force Base and the Utah Test and Training Range Mar. 13-16.WSEPs are formal, two-week evaluation exercises designed to test a squadron's capabilities to conduct live-fire
April 5, 2022
Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad. AFNWC manages the weapon system program.

ICBM test launch verifies system reliability

Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security

Air Force Global Strike Command Establishes New Directorate

AFGSC, USACE celebrate Sentinel program milestone

7th BW conducts Weapon System Evaluation Program in Combat Hammer exercise

Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel