2 on nuke missile crew implicated in drug probe

In the latest headache for the Air Force’s nuclear mission, two missile combat crew members in the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, have been implicated in a narcotics investigation, a defense official speaking on the condition of anonymity said Thursday.

The two officers, who operate Minutemen 3 missiles, have lost access to classified information while the Air Force investigates, the official said.

Just two months ago, the unit was awarded an overall “excellent” rating after a weeklong inspection conducted by Air Force Global Strike Command, the Air Force reported.

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