The formal course is designed to occur within two one weeklong phases and involves bomb wing personnel travelling to the missile wing during part one then reciprocating as hosts during week two. Members of the 341st missile wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony june 19. The 341st missile wing reports directly to 20th air force. The missile wing is responsible for defending the united states by operating, maintaining and securing a fleet of minuteman iii missiles located in underground launch facilities scattered across. The united states air forces 341st missile wing is an intercontinental ballistic missile unit headquartered at malmstrom air force base, montana. Jennifer reeves, 341st missile wing commander, welcomes. Williams trophy as sacs after 1991, afspcs outstanding missile wing for 1963, 1975, 1976, 1986, 1987, 1991, and 2008. Apr 21, 2016 the 341st missile wing welcomed its newest commander during a change of command ceremony april 19 at malmstrom air force base, montana. Afns all 17 of the 341st missile wings guided missile maintenance platforms gmmp became available for field use jan.
Huyck served 4 years on active duty with the 10th ms and. Bonetti is coming from the 341st missile wing at malmstrom air force base, mont. Feb 12, 2014 341st missile wing missile procedures trainer. Civic leaders from across the nation visited malmstrom to learn about the wings intercontinental ballistic missile mission to more effectively advocate on behalf of airmen. The 91st missile wing is an intercontinental ballistic missile wing at minot air force base, n. By devin doskey, 341st missile wing public affairs published december 16, 2019 photo details download hires 1 of 1 capt. The mission of the 341st missile wing is to defend america with safe, secure, effective nuclear forces and combatready airmen. Maps, prel achieve all work cages ready for duty u. John briner, the 341st missile operations squadron commander. Colonel ferdinand stoss was named the new wing commander. Cotton, 20th air force and task force 214 commander, presided over the ceremony and the change of. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. July 2006 august 2007, congressional liaison officer, secretary of the air force legislative liaison office, the pentagon, washington, d. Established as a world war ii tenth air force north american b25 mitchell bomb group in india, the unit served as part of strategic air command during the early part of.
Warren air force base, wyoming, and is part of air force global strike command, headquartered at barksdale air force base, louisiana. Peter bonetti, 90th missile wing commander, during a change of command on argonne parade field at f. The 341st missile wing was the first united states air force lgm30 minuteman icbm wing. By senior airman tristan day, 341st missile wing public affairs published march 10, 2020. Tom wilcox, 341st missile wing commander, photographs launch facility t49s dismantled launcher closure door aug. Mar 27, 2014 nine officers at malmstrom air force base, mont. Michael fortney, 341st missile wing commander, congratulates senior airman james broderick, 341st missile maintenance squadron topsider, oct. Allard is participating in a pilot program that broadens safety knowledge and practices in intercontinental ballistic missile. Following, rts and links do not indicate endorsement. Dec 12, 2008 the sections include courseware, facility manager training, chef training, missile procedures training, weapons training, scheduling and weapons coding. The 91st missile wing is a united states air force unit assigned to the air force global strike command twentieth air force. Implemented in 2017, the missile security operations concept transformed the sspts from a support squadron to operational, granting a new name. Mcelroy is the command chiefmaster sergeant for the 5th bomb wing, minot air forcebase, north dakota. Participants included tribal, cultural and government leaders as well as malmstrom, u.
Jan 27, 2015 all 17 of the 341st missile wing s guided missile maintenance platforms gmmp became available for field use jan. By senior airman tristan day, 341st missile wing public affairs published march 10, 2020 photo details download hires 1 of 1 a 341st security support squadron tactical response force airman moves through a field during an integrated recapture and recovery exercise at an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility near simms, mont. Reeves is commander, 341st missile wing, malmstrom air force base, montana. Afspc commander bids farewell to missile wings schriever. Missile wing holds change of command ceremony whiteman.
Russell museum for the third annual tribal relations meeting july 12, 2018, in great falls, mont. The 91 mw is one of the air forces three icbm wings. Reeves takes command at malmstrom malmstrom air force base. Nov 18, 2009 the move of the 90th missile wing, 91st missile wing, and 341st missile wing to afgsc is part of an air force plan to consolidate strategic nuclear resources, including those from air combat command and air force space command, under a single commander. The 341st missile wing s history dates back to sept. Alexander ara allard, 490th missile squadron missile squadron safety officer and assistant flight commander, poses at the 341st missile wing headquarters building after returning from missile field duty on may 8, 2018, at malmstrom air force base, mont. Apr 14, 2011 the 91st missile wing is an intercontinental ballistic missile wing at minot air force base, n. Fred stoss, 20th air force commander, passes the guidon to col. Reeves is commander, 341st missile wing, malmstrom air force base.
Allard is participating in a pilot program that broadens safety knowledge and practices in. The back of the coin displays the commanders character in. Jim kowalski flying in a uh1n helicopter, above a convoy mission after meeting security forces and maintenance airmen at the tactical response force 24hour alert. New missile squadron safety officer pilot program takes off. Civic leader program visits mafb ellsworth air force base. In accordance with the strategic arms reduction treaty start, in sep 1991, the 341st missile wing began taking its minuteman iis off alert and completed their deactivation in aug 1995.
With the 341st missile wing operating the largest missile complex in the u. The sections include courseware, facility manager training, chef training, missile procedures training, weapons training, scheduling and weapons coding. The site is the last of 50 minuteman iii missile launch silos once operated by the 564th missile squadron that are being eliminated from malmstrom air force base, mont. The wings 4,000 personnel defend the united states with. The wing commander has bigger concerns than monthly testing. Malmstrom leadership hosts quarterly spouses town hall. Up until 1 july 2008, it was designated as the 341st space wing. This is a list of the lgm30 minuteman missile missile alert facilities and launch facilities of. From left, ryck cayer, 341st civil engineering squadron engineering flight chief. By senior airman daniel brosam, 341st missile wing public affairs published march 06, 2019 photo details download hires 1 of 2 aircrew from the 40th helicopter squadron begin to land at benefis hospital in great falls after a successful search and rescue march 1, 2019.
Commonly known as a work cage, the gmmp achieved 100. The united states air forces 341st missile wing is an intercontinental ballistic missile unit. Realistically, if your comment were directed at the ops group commander, you would be right. Missile security operations concept creates 341st missile. Col kristin goodwin, 2nd bomb wing commander, talks with an attendee of the bomber missile exchange course at malmstom air force base, mt. Citizen airman pulls alert at malmstrom afb air force.
Air force, spanning,800 squaremiles, and the new mission bestowed upon the former support squadron, a name change. The wings first flight of minuteman i missiles, assigned to the. Fred stoss, 20th air force commander, presided over the. Fred stoss, 20th air force commander, as chief master sgt. The commander and deputy commander of the operations group, and several subordinate commanders were relieved. The move of the 90th missile wing, 91st missile wing, and 341st missile wing to afgsc is part of an air force plan to consolidate strategic nuclear resources, including those from air combat command and air force space command, under a single commander.
Allen assumed command of the 341st missile wing from col. Activated by strategic air command on 1 august 1961. The wings 4,000 personnel defend the united states with combat ready. The missile wing, whose members are known as the rough riders, is responsible for defending. The commander of air force global strike command and his spouse recently visited the 341st missile wing to observe team malmstroms nuclear deterrence mission. Jennifer reeves, 341st missile wing commander, welcomes native american tribal representatives from the state of montana at the c. Mar 10, 2020 an airman with the 341st security support squadron tactical response force moves through a field during an integrated recapture and recovery exercise june 11, 2019, at an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility near simms, mont. Missile wing holds change of command ceremony kirtland. By senior airman daniel brosam, 341st missile wing public affairs published march 05, 2019 photo details download hires 1 of 1 aircrew from the 40th helicopter squadron begin to land at benefis hospital in great falls, mont. Andrew gebara, air force global strike command strategic plans, programs and requirements director. David miller, 341st maintenance group commander, and senior airman richard straniere, 341st. Dec 16, 2019 by devin doskey, 341st missile wing public affairs published december 16, 2019 photo details download hires 1 of 1 capt.
A team of air force global strike command airmen assigned to the 341st missile wing at malmstrom air force base, mont. Missile wing holds change of command ceremony kirtland air. The front of the coin depicts the 341st missile wing shield, the name of the base, and presented by the commander. Missile wing holds change of command ceremony whiteman air. Oct 23, 2009 photo details download hires 1 of 2 col. Demolition of final deuce squadron missile launcher is a. The 341st missile wing reports directly to twentieth air force, f. The 341st missile wing welcomed its newest commander during a change of command ceremony april 19 at malmstrom air force base, montana. An airman with the 341st security support squadron tactical response force moves through a field during an integrated recapture and recovery exercise june 11, 2019, at an intercontinental ballistic missile launch. Fred stoss, 20th air force commander, presided over the ceremony before a crowd of airmen, civilian and.
Air force, spanning,800 squaremiles, and the new mission bestowed upon the former support squadron, a. Jennifer reeves, right, accepts command of the 341st missile wing from maj. Wyoming, and is part of air force global strike command, headquartered at barksdale air force base, louisiana. Spencer huyck, 10th missile squadron mission combat crew commander, stands outside a missile alert facility, dec. Dec 29, 2015 the bomber missile exchange course is a great opportunity to strengthen our understanding of the others mission and share innovative ideas between the wings, said col tom wilcox, 341st missile wing commander. If you know the nuts and bolts behind a missile wing though, you would know that the majority of the time is spent dealing with maintenance. Williford is vice commander, 341st missile wing, malmstrom air force base, montana. Fred stoss, 20th air force commander, presided over the ceremony before a crowd of airmen, civilian and military dignitaries, and community leaders at the base. On 15 july 1961, the 341st was reactivated, and a year later, in late july 1962, the first lgm30a minuteman i arrived and was placed at the alpha9 launch facility. It is stationed at minot air force base, north dakota as a tenant unit the 91 mw is one of the air forces three intercontinental ballistic missile wings. The back of the coin displays the commander s character in an emboldened red.
Civic leader program visits mafb ellsworth air force. After an investigation, the wings commander, colonel robert stanley voluntarily resigned and retired from the air force. She serves as the senior enlistedleader and host wing command chief to 12,195 active dutyairmen, dependents, and civilian. Wing one hosts 3star commander air force global strike. Following a period of redesignation and inactivation, the unit activated as the 341st strategic missile wing at malmstrom afb, montana, under strategic air command. July 2018october 2019, command chief, 341st missile wing, malmstrom afb, mont.
Jennifer reeves, 341st missile wing commander, gives a mission brief to air force civic leaders may 6, 2019, at malmstrom air force base, mont. Mar 10, 2020 by senior airman tristan day, 341st missile wing public affairs published march 10, 2020 photo details download hires 1 of 1 a 341st security support squadron tactical response force airman moves through a field during an integrated recapture and recovery exercise at an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility near simms, mont. The 341st missile wings history dates back to sept. New missile squadron safety officer pilot program takes. The wing s first flight of minuteman i missiles, assigned to the. This article needs additional citations for verification. November 2019present, command chief, 5th bomb wing, minot afb, n. Amber mitchell, 341st mw guidon bearer, looks on during a change of command ceremony at malmstrom air force base, mont.
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