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    MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT [Image 1 of 2]

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    MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT

    VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.19.2025

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma 

    Space Launch Delta 30   

    An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 1 a.m. Pacific Time, Feb. 19, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear deterrent, ensuring national security in an era of strategic competition. This routine test validates the accuracy and performance of the weapons systems. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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    Date Taken: 02.19.2025
    Date Posted: 02.19.2025 07:06
    Photo ID: 8876198
    VIRIN: 250219-F-BS524-1001
    Resolution: 2813x1738
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    Location: VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US

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