509th ICBM Systems Squadron (U.S. Air Force) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

The 509th ICBM Systems Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force, specifically part of the Air Force Global Strike Command. It is responsible for maintaining and operating Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) systems located at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The squadron's mission is to ensure a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent, supporting peace and stability through strategic deterrence and global engagement. Established in 1946 as the 509th Bombardment Group during World War II, the unit has a rich history associated with significant events like the Manhattan Project and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Today, it continues to play a crucial role in U.S. national security strategy.