Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

Attendees of a General Officer Steering Group tour the construction site of a Sentinel Stage Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. The LGM-35A Sentinel marks a pivotal advancement in U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile deterrent capabilities, as the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system. Vandenberg SFB's Western Range plays a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

Attendees of a General Officer Steering Group tour the LGM-35A Sentinel munitions storage igloos at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. The tour offered a comprehensive overview of the facilities and operations that underpin the nation's strategic deterrence mission, showcasing the vital role Vandenberg SFB plays in ensuring readiness and supporting the transition from the Minuteman III to the advanced Sentinel system. The Sentinel program represents a significant leap forward in maintaining the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) architecture, reinforcing the nation's commitment to a robust nuclear deterrence strategy. As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Colin Connor, Director of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Site Activation Task Force, Brig. Gen. William Rogers, Air Force ICBM Program Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Glenn Harris, Air Force Global Strike Command Director of Operations and Communications, and OSI Special Agent Lee Russ, Executive Director of the Office of Special Projects and Department of the Air Force Special Access Program Security Director, engage in discussion outside the AVE Processing Facility during a General Officer Steering Group ICBM familiarization tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. The tour showcased critical infrastructure and collaborative efforts supporting the transition from the legacy Minuteman III to the LGM-35A Sentinel system, emphasizing Vandenberg SFB's key role in strengthening the nation’s strategic deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Suzanne Lamar, Site Activation Task Force Detachment 9 commander, briefs General Officer Steering Group attendees during a tour of the Sentinel Stage Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. Lamar, who leads the transition from the Minuteman III to the Sentinel system at Vandenberg SFB, emphasized the program's importance, stating, "The Sentinel program represents more than just a technological upgrade; it's a recommitment to the nation's nuclear deterrence strategy. This isn't just about replacing missiles. It's about ensuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of our nuclear deterrent for generations to come." As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

Published Jan. 13, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

The tour showcased critical infrastructure and collaborative efforts supporting the transition from the legacy Minuteman III to the LGM-35A Sentinel system, emphasizing Vandenberg SFB's key role in strengthening the nation’s strategic deterrence capabilities.