Airmen commemorate 50 years of nation’s preeminent ICBM fleet

Members from across the ICBM community arrived here today for the three-day 50th anniversary of the ICBM.

The ceremonies began with the Guardian Sword event, a brainstorming session on how to make the strategic-deterrent mission more efficient.

“We are proud to host such a historic event and welcome the many ICBM pioneers to join in on our discussions about the future of America’s preeminent nuclear deterrence,” said Col. Greg Tims, commander of the 90th Missile Wing here. “Together, we remain committed to the highest standards of performance and reliability in the operating, maintaining, supporting and securing the ICBM weapon system, as we have for the last 50 years.”
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