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1974: The SALT agreement was further amendedJul. 3, 2006 By MSgt William MedemaThe SALT agreement was further amended on 3 July 1974 to allow only a single ABM site which could either protect the nations capital or an ICBM site.
1969: The last Minuteman II missile was deployed replacing a Minuteman I that was retiredJul. 2, 2006 By MSgt William MedemaThe last Minuteman II missile was deployed replacing a Minuteman I that was retired.
1992: ICBMs transfer to Air Force Space CommandJul. 1, 2006 By MSgt William MedemaIn November 1992, General McPeak declared his intention of transferring responsibility for ICBMs to Air Force Space Command.
1982: START I talks beginJun. 29, 2006 By MSgt William MedemaSTART I talks began in Geneva, Switzerland
1995: The Enola Gay goes on displayJun. 28, 2006 By MSgt William MedemaThe Enola Gay B-29 goes on display at the National Air and Space Museum
1976: Last test launch of a Titan IIJun. 27, 2006 By MSgt William MedemaLast test launch of a Titan II ICBM
Older News:
1968: 91st Strategic Missile Wing replaced the 455th Strategic Missile Wing at Minot AFB
1947: The first report of a 'flying saucer' over the United States
1963: First flight of ten Minuteman IBs accepted by SAC
1987: Titan II deactivation completed
1982: Air Force officially announced its decision to form Space Command
1960: Operation BIG STAR begins
1963: Red Phone hotline created
1970: The first wing to converted to the Minuteman III ICBM