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Nuclear Weapons Center Attains Full Capability

January 26 2011

USA

The commander of the Air Force Materiel Command has officially declared the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in New Mexico to have reached full operational capability, reports the Air Force News Service.

The milestone was declared as part of a Jan. 20 change-of-command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.

Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak also replaced Brig. Gen. Everett Thomas as head of the center during the ceremony.

The center is intended to ensure the safety, security,...

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