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Two separate Unarmed Minuteman III test launches are scheduled this week

The launches will take off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)
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For those living near the Vandenberg Space Force Base, there are two separate operational test launches scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday this week.

These Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles will take off from the Vandenberg Test Range.

The first test is scheduled for June 4 from 12:01 a.m. to 6:01 a.m.

The second test is scheduled for June 6 from 12:01 a.m. to 6:01 a.m.

The purpose of these launches is to demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.

That's according to the Air Force Global Strike Command.

For questions regarding the launch window or Vandenberg Space Force Base range operations, contact Public Affairs at 805-606-3595.