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Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Missile component damaged in accident

Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missileAn Air Force crew damaged a component of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile while performing maintenance near a North Dakota base last month, prompting a partial evacuation, military officials said Monday.

Air Force officials said no one was hurt in the Nov. 17 incident near Minot Air Force Base, but it was immediately reported to the highest levels of the Pentagon.

A military official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said it triggered a “robust discussion” over whether to inform the public.

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