The US Does Missile Test As It Contemplates North Korean Threats

Routine Tests

Michele Rollins said that the test was normal and wasn’t related to North Korea’s missile tests. Rollins is an Air Force Captain and said that the Military usually does four tests per year and have them scheduled long before testing.

Col. Michael Hough who is the 30^th Space Wing Commander also gave a statement. He said “These test launches require the highest-degree of technical competence and commitment at every level.”Hough is also the launch authority for missile testing.

The US has the Minuteman III missile. It is the Country’s only land based ICBM missile. The Air Force Global Strike Command has tested almost 300 of these missiles since the program started.

Another was done in February of this year. The missile launched recently is also a Minuteman III missile.

North Korea last missile test lasted about 45 minutes and flew about 1000 km in a lateral direction. The analysts believe it broke up while reentering the atmosphere.

The US Air Force recently did a 10 hour mission in response to North Korean activities. 2 Japanese F-2 fighter jets and U.S. B-1 bombers flew over Japan air space. They then flew over the Korean Peninsula with 4 South Korean F-15 fighter jets.

The days ahead will dictate the future of the Country. As tensions escalate with the North Koreans anything can happen. What is certain at this point, North Korea have shown no signs of stopping.

It is just a matter of what will the White House and its allies do.

David Maloniez

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