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90th Missile Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 90th Missile Wing, activated in July 1963, is a United States Air Force unit stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Originally established to operate intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during the Cold War, the wing initially managed Minuteman I missiles before transitioning to the more advanced Minuteman III and Peacekeeper missiles over the decades. Renowned for its role in maintaining strategic nuclear deterrence, the 90th Missile Wing currently operates 150 Minuteman III ICBMs across a vast missile field. As a key component of Air Force Global Strike Command, the wing continues to provide 24/7 nuclear deterrence and defense for the United States.

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Formation and Location: The 90th Missile Wing (90 MW) was activated in 1963 and is based at F.E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, Wyoming.
First ICBM Wing: It was the first U.S. Air Force unit to operate the Minuteman I Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), marking a new era in strategic deterrence.
Largest Missile Complex: The 90th Missile Wing controls one of the largest missile complexes in the world, with 150 Minuteman III ICBM silos spread across 9,600 square miles.
Historic Base: F.E. Warren AFB is one of the oldest continuously active military installations in the U.S., dating back to 1867 as Fort David Allen Russell.
Peacekeeper Era: From 1986 to 2005, the wing operated the MX "Peacekeeper" missile, the most powerful ICBM ever deployed by the U.S.
Women's Integration: The 90th was one of the first missile wings to integrate women into missile crew positions in the 1970s, paving the way for gender equality in strategic forces.
Cuban Missile Crisis Relevance: The unit's activation was a direct response to the heightened tensions of the Cold War, especially after the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Security and Elite Forces: The 90th Security Forces Group is one of the largest in the Air Force, tasked with safeguarding the wing's vast missile fields.
Presidential Visits: Multiple U.S. Presidents, including Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, have visited the 90th Missile Wing to underscore the importance of strategic deterrence.
Modernization: The 90th Missile Wing is currently preparing for the transition from Minuteman III to the new LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, ensuring America’s nuclear deterrent remains modern and effective.

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90th Missile Wing

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James Lacy

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1978 - 1982

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Ken St. john

U.S. Air Force Military Retiree · 1979 - 1982

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Kenneth Laporte

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1979 - 1985

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U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1979 - 1982

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Formation and Location: The 90th Missile Wing (90 MW) was activated in 1963 and is based at F.E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, Wyoming.
First ICBM Wing: It was the first U.S. Air Force unit to operate the Minuteman I Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), marking a new era in strategic deterrence.
Largest Missile Complex: The 90th Missile Wing controls one of the largest missile complexes in the world, with 150 Minuteman III ICBM silos spread across 9,600 square miles.
Historic Base: F.E. Warren AFB is one of the oldest continuously active military installations in the U.S., dating back to 1867 as Fort David Allen Russell.
Peacekeeper Era: From 1986 to 2005, the wing operated the MX "Peacekeeper" missile, the most powerful ICBM ever deployed by the U.S.
Women's Integration: The 90th was one of the first missile wings to integrate women into missile crew positions in the 1970s, paving the way for gender equality in strategic forces.
Cuban Missile Crisis Relevance: The unit's activation was a direct response to the heightened tensions of the Cold War, especially after the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Security and Elite Forces: The 90th Security Forces Group is one of the largest in the Air Force, tasked with safeguarding the wing's vast missile fields.
Presidential Visits: Multiple U.S. Presidents, including Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, have visited the 90th Missile Wing to underscore the importance of strategic deterrence.
Modernization: The 90th Missile Wing is currently preparing for the transition from Minuteman III to the new LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, ensuring America’s nuclear deterrent remains modern and effective.