Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Ian DudleyAn 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.
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., during an operational test at 2:10 a.m., PDT, Aug. 2.
Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority.
“The seamless partnership of Team V and our Air Force Global Strike Command mission partners has resulted in another safe Minuteman III operational test launch,” said Hough. “This combined team of the 90th Missile Wing, 576th Flight Test Squadron and 30th Space Wing is simply outstanding. Their efforts over the past few months show why they are among the most skilled operators in the Air Force.”
