GT-249 and 250 Test Launch Patching Ceremony
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Cruise, 377th Training and Evaluation Group commander, removed a GT-249 patch from U.S. Air Force Maj. Evan Feinauer, 576th Flight Test Squadron ICBM test operator, to place on the heritage room wall during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 7, 2024. An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched during an operational test at VSFB. The GT-249 launched June 4th, followed by the GT-250 on June 6th, demonstrating the reliability and effectiveness of the U.S. ICBM fleet. The ceremony recognized the hard work and dedication of all team members involved. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)
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Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma
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