Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center AFNWC synchronizes all nuclear materiel management on behalf of Air Force Materiel Command. This is a moderated forum and all comments will be reviewed.

Notice: Content on this platform was reviewed and removed to align with the President's executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), established on March 31, 2006, is the nuclear-focused center within Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) synchronizing all aspects of nuclear materiel management on behalf of the AFMC comma

nder and in direct support of Air Force Global Strike Command. Headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, the center has over 2,000 military and civilian personnel at 20 locations worldwide and consists of four major ex*****on directorates: Air Delivered Capabilities; Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems; Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Integration; and Nuclear Technology and Integration. It also has several functional directorates, and its commander is dual-hatted as the Air Force Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Nuclear Air Delivered systems and PEO for Nuclear Integration. In addition, the NC3 Integration director is dual-hatted as the Air Force PEO for NC3, and the ICBM Systems director is dual-hatted as the Air Force PEO for ICBMs. COMMENT POLICY:
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. In addition, we expect that participants will treat each other, as well as our agency and our employees, with respect. We will not allow comments that contain abusive or vulgar language, hate speech, personal attacks, comments that violate equal employment opportunity policy or are offensive to others, or similar content to remain. We will not allow comments that are spam, are clearly “off topic,” promote services or products, infringe on copyright-protected material, or contain links that do not contribute to the discussion to remain. Comments that make unsupported accusations will not be allowed. The Air Force alone will determine which comments will be posted. Any references to commercial entities, products, services or other nongovernmental organizations or individuals that remain on the site are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. These references are not intended to reflect the opinion of the Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, the U.S., or their employees concerning the significance, priority or importance to be given the referenced entity, product, service or organization. Such references are not an official or personal endorsement of any product, person or service, and may not be quoted or reproduced for the purpose of stating or implying Department of the Air Force endorsement or approval of any product, person or service. Any comments that report criminal activity, including suicidal behavior or sexual assault, will be reported to the appropriate authorities, including the Department of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Do not use this forum to:

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- Submit any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and or administrative remedy. The Department of the Air Force does not guarantee or warrant that any information posted by individuals on this forum is correct, and disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on any such information. The Department of the Air Force may not be able to verify, does not warrant or guarantee, and assumes no liability for anything posted on this website by any other person. The Department of the Air Force does not endorse, support or otherwise promote any private or commercial entity or the information, products or services contained on those websites that may be reached through links on our website. News media representatives are asked to address questions to the AFNWC Public Affairs (PA) office through their normal channels and to refrain from submitting questions here as comments. Reporter questions will not be posted. We recognize that the web is a 24/7 medium, and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage federal resources, moderating and posting of comments will occur at a time determined by the PA office. Comments submitted after hours or on weekends will be reviewed as early as possible; in most cases, this means the next business day. For the benefit of robust discussion, we ask that comments remain “on-topic.” The views expressed on the site by non-federal commentators do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Department of the Air Force or the federal government. To protect your own privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include personally identifiable information, such as Social Security number, DoD ID number, Department of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations case number, phone numbers or email addresses in the body of your comment. If you do voluntarily include personally identifiable information in your comment, such as your name, that comment may or may not be removed from the page. If your comment is posted, your name will not be redacted or removed. In no circumstances will comments that contain Social Security numbers, DoD ID numbers, Department of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations case numbers, addresses, email addresses or phone numbers be allowed to remain. Thank you for taking the time to read this comment policy. We encourage your participation in our discussion and look forward to an active exchange of ideas. If you are looking for more information about the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, visit www.afnwc.af.mil.

06/03/2026
06/03/2026

Drone threats don't belong to one mission set. Neither does the response.

Airmen from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Education and Training Command & Joint Interagency Task Force-401 trained side by side at Camp Guernsey to strengthen the force's counter-sUAS capability.

Read more: https://dvidshub.net/r/ilxu4o

06/02/2026

In April, NNSA and the United States Air Force conducted four nominal flight tests of Joint Test Assemblies (JTA) for the Air-Launched Cruise Missile/W80-1 warhead. The missile and JTA demonstrated their reliability during flight.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day following the Civil War, is a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifices made by our military members.

Established in 1868 by General John A. Logan, this day honors those who laid down their lives in service to the United States.

As we reflect on this history, we remember the cost of the freedom we defend today and the resilience of those who serve.

Learn more about the history of Memorial Day here: https://www.cem.va.gov/history/Memorial-Day-history.asp

05/20/2026

Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile May 20 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base,

05/16/2026

✈️Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, honoring all who currently serve, and all who have served in the military.

We are grateful for all of our AFMC Airmen, past and present, and thank them for their loyalty, dedication and service to our nation.

The DoW budget proposal includes $4.6 billion for Sentinel and $1.5 billion for LRSO.
05/01/2026

The DoW budget proposal includes $4.6 billion for Sentinel and $1.5 billion for LRSO.

The War Department aims to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — including air, land and sea weapons — and the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal includes ample investment to make that happen, said

05/01/2026

This Military Appreciation Month, we’re honoring service and legacy. 🇺🇸

Every Airman carries a reason. A “why” that pushes them to go further, stay sharper and be part of something bigger than themselves.

It’s built on those who paved the way and carried forward by those answering the call today. Different generations, same commitment.

The mission lives on, through them.

04/29/2026

✈️Artificial Intelligence isn't just science fiction; it's a strategic game-changer for our warfighters. The Department of the Air Force is charging forward, transforming and Artificial Intelligence into decisive force multipliers to ensure our Airmen and Guardians can out-think, out-maneuver, and out-pace any adversary.

With the release of the new DAF Data and AI Strategies, we are treating data as the critical ammunition it is in modern warfare. This means empowering our warfighters with trusted, accurate information at the speed of the mission, giving them a decisive edge on the battlefield.

This strategic shift directly enhances our force's readiness, ensuring we deliver AI-powered capabilities into the hands of our operators today to secure the fight of tomorrow.

Details: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4468158/daf-releases-data-ai-strategies-to-accelerate-military-dominance/

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