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88th Missile Security Squadron

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The 88th Missile Security Squadron (88th MSS) is a United States Air Force unit tasked with providing comprehensive security for intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations. Activated as part of the Air Force Global Strike Command, the squadron is primarily responsible for safeguarding missile fields, launch facilities, and support infrastructure against potential threats. Its personnel conduct around-the-clock security patrols, quick reaction force operations, and integrated defense of critical nuclear assets. Over the years, the 88th MSS has played a vital role in ensuring the integrity and readiness of the nation’s strategic deterrent forces.

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Strategic Role: The 88th Missile Security Squadron (88th MSS) is a vital unit responsible for the security and protection of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fields, ensuring the safety of some of the United States' most critical strategic deterrents.
Location: The 88th MSS is stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, one of the oldest continuously active military installations in the U.S. Air Force, originally established in 1867.
Heritage: The squadron traces its lineage to earlier Security Police units that protected missile facilities during the Cold War, evolving with the demands of missile security since the 1960s.
Formation: The 88th MSS was activated in 2016 as part of a reorganization that split the 90th Security Forces Group’s responsibilities, creating specialized squadrons focused on missile security.
Unique Mission: Members of the 88th MSS operate in extreme weather conditions across vast, remote missile fields, often traveling hundreds of miles to provide constant security coverage.
Specialized Training: Squadron personnel receive advanced training in convoy operations, tactical response, and nuclear surety to counter a wide variety of threats to ICBM assets.
Technological Edge: The 88th MSS employs state-of-the-art surveillance, communication, and detection systems to monitor missile sites and respond rapidly to potential incidents.
Recognition: The unit has received multiple awards for excellence in nuclear security operations, contributing to the 90th Missile Wing’s reputation as a premier missile wing.
Community Involvement: Members of the 88th MSS actively participate in local community events and outreach programs in Cheyenne and the surrounding areas, strengthening civil-military relations.
Legacy of Service: Veterans of the 88th MSS and its predecessor units have gone on to serve in prominent security, law enforcement, and government roles, leveraging their unique experience in safeguarding national assets.

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83RD TACTICAL CONTROL FLIGHT • U.S. Air Force

About 88th Missile Security Squadron

About this Unit

Historical Facts

Strategic Role: The 88th Missile Security Squadron (88th MSS) is a vital unit responsible for the security and protection of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fields, ensuring the safety of some of the United States' most critical strategic deterrents.
Location: The 88th MSS is stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, one of the oldest continuously active military installations in the U.S. Air Force, originally established in 1867.
Heritage: The squadron traces its lineage to earlier Security Police units that protected missile facilities during the Cold War, evolving with the demands of missile security since the 1960s.
Formation: The 88th MSS was activated in 2016 as part of a reorganization that split the 90th Security Forces Group’s responsibilities, creating specialized squadrons focused on missile security.
Unique Mission: Members of the 88th MSS operate in extreme weather conditions across vast, remote missile fields, often traveling hundreds of miles to provide constant security coverage.
Specialized Training: Squadron personnel receive advanced training in convoy operations, tactical response, and nuclear surety to counter a wide variety of threats to ICBM assets.
Technological Edge: The 88th MSS employs state-of-the-art surveillance, communication, and detection systems to monitor missile sites and respond rapidly to potential incidents.
Recognition: The unit has received multiple awards for excellence in nuclear security operations, contributing to the 90th Missile Wing’s reputation as a premier missile wing.
Community Involvement: Members of the 88th MSS actively participate in local community events and outreach programs in Cheyenne and the surrounding areas, strengthening civil-military relations.
Legacy of Service: Veterans of the 88th MSS and its predecessor units have gone on to serve in prominent security, law enforcement, and government roles, leveraging their unique experience in safeguarding national assets.