Radar celebrates 50 years of operation
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The crew of Vandenberg’s FPS-16 Radar stand on the radars platform positioned 2,500 feet up on the base’s highest point, Tranquillon Peak, June 9. The radar is used to provide data and track missiles during launches. This radar, along with its data system, will be tracking the upcoming June 29 Minuteman III launch to direct the missile and ensure its direction is not altered. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Steve Bauer)
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