(From left to right) Airman 1st Class Heaven Sanchez, 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron missile security operator, and Staff Sgt. Paulina Hernandez, 90 MSFS field security controller, lock the gate at a launch facility after performing a fuel check near Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Feb. 17, 2025. 90, 790, and 890 MSFS rotate tripping out to the missile field monthly to reside in a missile alert facility for a week, ensuring the constant security and protection of the Minuteman III - one of the nation’s most powerful strategic assets. Their 24/7/365 vigilance guarantees the Minuteman III weapon system remains secure, operational, and ready at a moment’s notice to uphold the U.S. nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)
Date Taken: | 02.17.2025 |
Date Posted: | 03.04.2025 12:34 |
Photo ID: | 8897363 |
VIRIN: | 250217-F-BC297-1224 |
Resolution: | 5269x3506 |
Size: | 2.32 MB |
Location: | SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA, US |
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