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March 31, 2015

U.S. Air Force tests Minuteman III missiles
Vandenberg Afb, Calif. (UPI) Mar 30, 2015
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles have been launched by the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command to verify the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system. Both Minuteman IIIs were unarmed, and their test re-entry vehicles impacted within 40 minutes of each other in a pre-established test area last week near the island of Guam. "An operational test launch requires hard work, months of preparation, and outstanding team work between personnel on both bases," said Lt. Col. Daniel Hays, ... read more

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