COMMANDER’S CORNER: GOALS AND SUCCESS - PAGE 2 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Vol. 61 No. 32
Minuteman III Launches Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single test reentry vehicle Aug. 2 at 2:10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. While not a response to recent North Korean actions, the test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to be able to deter, detect and defend against attacks on the United States and its allies. The ICBM’s reentry vehicle, which contained a telemetry package used for operational testing, traveled approximately 4,200 miles to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. These test launches verify the accuracy and reliability of the ICBM weapon system, providing valuable data to ensure a continued safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent. “This operational test launch highlights the commitment and outstanding professionalism of the 90th Missile Wing, the 576th Flight Test Squadron and our mission partners in the 30th Space Wing,” said Col. Dave Kelley, 576th Flight Test Squadron commander. “These test launches require the highest-degree of technical competence and commitment at every level and provide critical data necessary to validate the reliability, accuracy and performance of the ICBM force. F.E. Warren AFB is one of three missile See Minuteman page 4
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ian Dudley/Released)
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 2:10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
Running toward the flames By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — On a very hot and dry day Staff Sgt. Amber Powell, 21st Space Wing Detachment 1 instructor upgraded early warning radar instructor, headed home, hoping to cool off after a day’s work. But, events would heat up before she got anywhere near home. Powell, along with other Beale Air Force Base Airmen, helped warn and evacuate residents when flames threatened two homes and outlying buildings July 24, 2017. The group then assisted local police and fire crews in saving one home and evacuating pets.
That’s when they did something most people would not; they ran towards the fire. Leaving through the Vasser Lake gate, Powell noticed black smoke and flames about 300 yards away. Continuing over a rise, she realized there was no way the fire could be under control. She turned her vehicle
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around and saw there was a house in the path of the flames. That is when she leaped into action. “I am absolutely glad I did it, no doubt about that,” Powell said. “I was at the right place at the right time and made the right decision. It was obvious people needed help. There was no real decision to make… I just went into action.” Powell rushed to the neighbor’s home, the one in the path of the flames, and met another Airman. While he called 9-1-1, Powell knocked on the door. The other Airman joined in, but the residents did not answer their door. See Flames page 6
Units team up for training exercise in Rockies Page 5
Week in photos Page 12