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News Tipoffs - Nebraska Editors Newsletter for Thursday April 20, 2023 ( 5 items )  

Agile Combat Employment Exercise Advances 9th Reconnaissance Wing, 55th Wing Operations
OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, April 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By 2nd Lt. Hailey Malay, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs The 9th Reconnaissance Wing alongside the 55th Wing completed Dragon Flag EAST after two-week joint operations April 7 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The 9th RW from Beale AFB, California and the 55th Wing from Offutt AFB designed and executed Dragon Flag EAST to simulate Agile Combat Employment (ACE) from no  more

Air Force Global Strike Command: Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, April 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one test re-entry vehicle from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System April 19 at 5:11 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate  more

Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, April 20 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one test re-entry vehicle from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System April 19 at 5:11 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United State  more

Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, April 20 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one test re-entry vehicle from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System April 19 at 5:11 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the Unit  more

Neb. A.G. Hilgers Hosts 2023 Youth Conference
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 20 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on April 19, 2023: Yesterday, high school juniors filled the halls of the Nebraska State Capitol, marking a unique day of learning and engagement with those serving in state government. Forty-five students representing numerous Nebraska communities were in attendance at the 2023 Attorney General's Youth Conference hosted by Attorney General Mike Hilgers. Students from across the state were s  more