The United States Air Force Global Command (AFGSC) successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) early Wednesday, Nov. 5, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to press release from base officials.

The test, referred to as GT 254, was part of a regular series of launches designed to confirm the reliability, readiness and accuracy of America's long-range missile system. The Minuteman III — a key part of the nation's nuclear deterrent — flew roughly 4,200 miles before landing at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, officials confirmed. The missile was unarmed and carried a test reentry vehicle to collect data.

“GT 254 is not just a launch – it's a comprehensive assess

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