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Maj. Austin Van Hoesen, 576th Flight Test Squadron flight commander, does a mock launch check in preparation for an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 2, 2026. Regular testing of ICBM systems collects performance data that helps detect issues early and mitigate risks, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of the missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Rowe)
| Date Taken: | 03.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.24.2026 11:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9581182 |
| VIRIN: | 260302-F-QQ288-1008 |
| Resolution: | 4392x2922 |
| Size: | 1.37 MB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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