20th Air Force

Today marks 50 years since the first flight of 10 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles were put on alert at Minot Air Force Base.

The 20th Air Force will welcome its 24th commander during a change of command ceremony at F.E. Warren Air Force Base on Wednesday, July 8.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The new commander of the nation's land-based nuclear missiles says the Air Force has moved on from problems with misbehavior among launch officers. Major General Anthony Cotton says he will continue to push for cultural change among the ranks...

Dozens of missile officers have been implicated in cheating on the test gauging their knowledge on how to operate the missiles.

General Weinstein has served as interim commander since October. He is responsible for the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile force, organized into three operational wings with more than 9,600 people.

Maj. Gen. Michael J. Carey assumed command of the 20th Air Force on Friday June 22 during a Change of Command ceremony on the Argonne Parade field, F. E. Warren Air Force Base Wyo. Gen. Carey said It is truly an honor to stand before you today as the commander of Twentieth Air Force and U...