Up Close with the Minuteman III ICBM: America’s Ultimate Deterrent

From Air Force Global Strike Command November 19 2024…

Join Unconventional host Naveed Jamali behind the scenes at F. E. Warren Air Force Base – the oldest active U.S. military installation and first operational ICBM base! For over 70 years, the United States Air Force has kept watch over intercontinental ballistic missiles 24/7/365, carrying out the nation’s longest-running mission.

They were able to meet the dedicated Striker Airmen of the 90th Missile Wing and embed with an ICBM team. Witness the balance between old and new as 1960s technology stands alongside the preparations for the next-generation LGM-35A Sentinel, blending history and innovation.

Explore the 9,000 square miles of this historic base, set against Wyoming’s rugged landscape, and see what life is like for those protecting America’s most powerful deterrent. Get an exclusive look at the resilience, readiness, and daily reality of these silent sentinels who maintain peace through strength.

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