510th Missile Squadron, Military missile squadron in Whiteman AFB, Missouri, United States
The 510th Missile Squadron maintained and operated fifty LGM-30F Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missiles from underground launch facilities across Missouri.
Established during World War II as a bombardment unit, the squadron transformed in 1963 to manage nuclear deterrence operations at Whiteman Air Force Base.
Personnel of the 510th underwent specialized training in missile operations, maintaining constant readiness through regular drills and precise technical procedures.
The squadron operated from coordinates 38.7303° N, -93.5481° W until its deactivation in November 1993 following the conclusion of the Cold War.
The unit controlled the Emergency Rocket Communication System, enabling military leaders to transmit attack orders even if primary command systems failed.
GPS coordinates: 38.73030,-93.54810
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:06
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