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Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing)

1963
Montana
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1963
Location
Montana
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Soviet target: primary first-strike target
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
US Air Force 341st Missile Wing: 200 Minuteman III ICBMs across 4 missile squadrons (each 50 missiles) spanning ~23,500 sq miles of central Montana
Outcome
Operational 1963–present; 150 Minuteman III missiles remain active as of 2024
The Battle

History & Significance

One of three surviving Minuteman fields. Each missile carries a 300-kiloton warhead. The 341st covers 23,500 square miles — larger than West Virginia. Still on 24-hour alert.

Casualties & Losses

12 officers killed in various accidents over decades

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing) take place?
Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing) took place in 1963.
Where was Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing) fought?
Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing) was fought in Montana, United States.
What was the outcome of Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing)?
Operational 1963–present; 150 Minuteman III missiles remain active as of 2024
What was the significance of Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing)?
One of three surviving Minuteman fields. Each missile carries a 300-kiloton warhead. The 341st covers 23,500 square miles — larger than West Virginia. Still on 24-hour alert.
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