AFMC News

Sept. 4, 2024
USecAF, DAF senior leaders, congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, AFMC Commander, joined Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, DAF senior leaders and a Congressional staff delegation on a visit to Malmstrom AFB to better understand current missions and operations and to emphasize the strategic importance of ongoing nuclear
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 and effective.
July 19, 2024
AFGSC’s local business partnerships boost DAF technological capabilities, modernization efforts

Another win for DAF & American small businesses! To date the partnership between AFGSC and local small businesses have secured contracts totaling $240 million of outside AFGSC funding for 70 modernization technologies from U.S. small businesses, with an additional $74.3 million in pending contracts.
July 8, 2024
Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review

On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
June 6, 2024
Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S. ICBM fleet

For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile June 6, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

AFMC Command News

USecAF, DAF senior leaders, congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB

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

AFGSC’s local business partnerships boost DAF technological capabilities, modernization efforts

Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review

Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S. ICBM fleet