U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Missile Launch Officer

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374th Strategic Missile Squadron

308 Strategic Missile Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base.


Instruct missile combat crews on and insure compliance with Air Force, Strategic Air Command and local unit directives. Assigned to Alternate Command Post to direct and monitor wing activities of Titan II nuclear weapons systems. Captain.


Photos

Titan II nuclear weapons system (above)
Strategic Air Command(above right)
Captain(right)

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