Malmstrom considered for nuclear command center

Malmstrom considered for nuclear command center Montana's U.S. Senators want Malmstrom Air Force base to be considered as a location for a new command center to oversee the nation's nuclear arsenal. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester met with Air Force Secretary Michael Donley today and asked that Malmstrom be added to the list of possible locations. Malmstrom is currently home to the 341st Missile Wing and oversees and maintains 150 long range nuclear missiles throughout north-central Montana. The Air Force recently decided to consolidate control of the nation's nuclear missions under one command center. The Senators told Donley they can "think of no better place than Malmstrom," citing the base's personnel and existing facilities. Senator Baucus released a statement today that said, in part, "Hosting the headquarters at a... [read full story]