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US Air Force conducts nuclear missile test delayed amid China tension

The test was postponed for 12 days in an effort to lower tension with China following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

By Stephen Losey

6 months ago

Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test

Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test

Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Body armor designed for women comes to Wyoming’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base

Equipment originally designed for men, including body armor, is being reviewed to figure out how to make it better fit women.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Airmen charged with protecting a US nuclear missile base busted for taking LSD

One airman said he felt paranoia. Another marveled at the vibrant colors. A third admitted, “I absolutely just loved altering my mind.”

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Trump warns North Korea of ‘fire and fury’ as nuke threat worsens

President Donald Trump threatened North Korea “with fire and fury like the world has never seen” on Tuesday after reports suggested the communist country has mastered one of the final hurdles to being able to strike the United States with a nuclear missile.

5 years ago

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