An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. . This test launch was part of routine and periodic activities designed to demonstrate that the U.S. nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, reliable, and effective and is not a response to current world events. The ICBM community uses data collected from test launches for continuing force development evaluation. . 📷 by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma . . . . #ICBM #testlaunch #rocket #missile