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Stratcom Chief Discusses US Nuclear Triad

Stratcom Chief Discusses US Nuclear Triad

While 10 years of war have focused the military on conventional weapons, the nation’s nuclear force is in need of attention, a senior officer told Defense Writers Group reporters yesterday. Air Force Gen. C. Robert “Bob” Kehler leads U.S. Strategic Command, which with its subordinate and functional commands is responsible for missile defense; global strike; [...]

US Air Force sacks nuclear commander after blunders

US Air Force sacks nuclear commander after blunders

Washington: The US Air Force said on Thursday the commander of a nuclear wing had been sacked after his unit failed a safety inspection, trucks carrying missile parts crashed and officers under him fell asleep with launch codes in hand. Colonel Christopher Ayres, commander of the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base in [...]

US Air Force sets up new command for nuclear forces

US Air Force sets up new command for nuclear forces

Washington: The US Air Force on Friday launches a new Global Strike Command responsible for nuclear forces after two major mishaps raised doubts about the supervision of the country’s atomic weapons. The opening of the command marks a shake-up that followed the botched handling of nuclear weapons and the subsequent sacking of the air force’s [...]

 
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