Released October 9, 2024, this video is a remake from the original "Our Nation's Shield" video to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Air Force Global Strike Command. It was released in October to keep celebrations from AFGSC's anniversary ongoing, reflecting on historic U.S. Strategic Command milestones such as, Gen. Curtis E. LeMay becoming commander of Strategic Air Command in 1948, the 1951 flight of Colonel Michael McCoy delivering the first combat ready B-47B to SAC, the SM-65D Atlas going on alert at Vandenberg Space Force Base in 1959, and 1962 saw the first 10 Minuteman I ICBMs going on alert at Malmstrom Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force video edited by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
Leaders from across the Department of War and state partners gathered March 11, 2026, here to officially cut the ribbon for the Sentinel Task Force’s new Detachment 10 facility, marking another milestone supporting modernization of the intercontinental ballistic missile enterprise.
The Twentieth Air Force Professional Development program is proud to announce the reinstatement of two highly effective learning courses, “Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue” and “Getting Things Done,” designed to equip Airmen with the skills needed to thrive in today's complex and demanding environment. These courses are now available to all personnel across 20 AF, offering powerful tools for enhancing communication,...
At Vandenberg Space Force Base and other Intercontinental Ballistic Missile bases, maintaining the nation’s strategic deterrence requires precision, teamwork and a high level of responsibility from the missile maintainers supporting the mission. Many of those maintainers step into the role early in their careers, working on complex systems that support missile test operations and ensure the reliability of the United States greatest deterrence.
![341st Operations, Maintenance Groups ensure ICBM readiness [Mission Video]](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/frames/video/2603/1000268/DOD_111585470.0000022/360x225_q95.jpg)
![341st Mission Support Group, 819th RED HORSE Squadron enhance Malmstrom AFB infrastructure [Mission Video]](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/frames/video/2603/1000259/DOD_111585368.0000007/360x225_q95.jpg)
![341st Security Forces Group, 40th Helicopter Squadron collaborate to ensure nuclear surety [Mission Video]](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/frames/video/2603/1000252/DOD_111585258.0000007/360x225_q95.jpg)
