While there’s been no final decision yet, “the leading option right now” is for the Air Force to remove 10 operational Minuteman III ICBMs from each of its three missile bases in order to reach the ceiling outlined by the new US nuclear force structure, according to Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, Air Force Global Strike Command’s new commander. The Great Falls Tribune reports that Kowalski made this comment on Tuesday during a visit to Malmstrom AFB, Mont., one of the missiles bases. Like F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., and Minot AFB, N.D., Malmstrom hosts 150 operational Minuteman missiles. The Obama Administration announced the new nuclear force structure last May. Under it, the US will maintain “up to 420 deployed ICBMs, all with a single warhead.” It also calls for reductions in the number of nuclear-capable bombers and deployed submarine-launched ballistic missiles. (See also No Minuteman Squadron Inactivation Planned from the Daily Report archives)
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
