April 5, 2022 Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad.
Jan. 12, 2022 Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved Air Force and Space Force senior leaders addressed Continuing Resolution impacts on service readiness and modernization in an effort to seek approval on a new spending plan.
May 28, 2021 DAF releases FY22 budget proposal, journeys to the Air and Space Forces of 2030 The Department’s $173.7 billion request includes the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force budgets. The Air Force’s budget of $156.3 billion is a 2.3% increase and the Space Force’s budget of $17.4 billion is a 13.1% increase from FY 2021.
April 14, 2021 Roth escapes Pentagon “bubble” to learn directly from Airmen and Guardians Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf.
March 25, 2021 Acting SecAF visits Hill AFB, focuses on supporting Airmen and Guardians Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth visited Hill Air Force Base March 24, where he received a briefing on AFNWC's Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.
Feb. 19, 2021 Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program The Air Force proposes to modernize the land-based leg of the nuclear triad, recapitalizing its ICBM fleet while upgrading the weapon system technology, supporting infrastructure, and command and control functions.
Oct. 28, 2020 AFOTEC stands up GBSD, ICBM detachment The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., stood up Detachment 3 at Hill Air Force Base Oct. 1 to provide operational test and support for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) and other related Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Oct. 29, 2019 Installation commander discusses mission growth with state officials Members of the Utah Veterans and Military Affairs Commission gathered at the Hill Aerospace Museum Oct. 22 to discuss projected mission growth at Hill Air Force Base and how it will impact the base and surrounding communities.
July 26, 2017 AFNWC nuclear experts capture acquisition awards Experts from the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill Air Force Base recently received Air Force acquisition excellence awards. These awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in managing, developing and implementing Air Force acquisition programs.
June 26, 2017 ICBM Country: Ogden Air Logistics Complex restoring Air Force’s nuclear launch facilities Editor's Note: Hill Air Force Base units are helping ensure the nuclear triad remains an effective strategic deterrent now and into the future. This is the first in a two-part series.For more than 50 years, rural American pastures in the Great Plains have housed a key leg in the air-, land- and