The Cold War ended 25 years ago, yet the threat of a nuclear attack has not dissapeared entirely.
Airmen of the US Global Strike Command still maintain a constant vigil, always
on alert and making sure America's nuclear arsenal is secure
and combat ready.
However, despite its importance to national security, it's
not really a glamorous job.
TSgt Nicholas Kurtz travelled to a missile field outside of
FE Warren
Air Force Base, Wyoming to give us this
rare glimpse
of the daily duties
of the Airmen who guard and operate
America's Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles.