nuclear weapons

Former Nuke Commander Talks Security at MSU
Former Nuke Commander Talks Security at MSU
Former Nuke Commander Talks Security at MSU
Retired Maj. Gen. Don Alston oversaw nuclear weapons at a variety of levels during the 34 years that he served in the U.S. Air Force. At the peak of his career, before retiring in 2012, he was in command of the entire U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile alert force, a job that included operating, maintaining and securing 450 Minuteman III missiles housed in underground silos in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming.
Great Powers, Nuclear Weapons, and Montana
Great Powers, Nuclear Weapons, and Montana
Great Powers, Nuclear Weapons, and Montana
"Great Power Competition, Nuclear Weapons and Montana." That's the focus of a talk Wednesday night at Montana State University (MSU) by a retired US Air Force general who commanded various nuclear weapons units during his 34 year career.