Sentinel: The history of the DAF modernizing the backbone of America's national security
August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
The United States Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Rejuvenation of ICBMs has been underway for years despite news of this modernization effort recently ramping up due to its increased relevance and estimated budget.
The United States Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Rejuvenation of ICBMs has been underway for years despite news of this modernization effort recently ramping up due to its increased relevance and estimated budget.