Wyoming Chronicle On Nuclear Deterrence - Maj General C Donald Alston (USAF, Retired)

AAFM Board Member and one of America's foremost experts on nuclear deterrenceMajor General Don Alston (USAF, Retired) is featured in a discussion about the history of ICBMs in Wyoming, concerns about future nuclear arms races, nuclear terrorism and more.
Originally aired on Wyoming PBS. Original air date of 28 Mar 2019
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[@CC-te5zf]

I was blessed to have worked for General Alston twice. Great memories.

[@scottnj2503]

An important discussion that will continue for years to come. Thank you

[@whirledpeas3477]

Miracle we haven't blown ourselves up

[@Kidapollos5910]

Well done, General.

[@Dinkledorpher]

Deterrence is a theory. The missile fields remain a nuclear sponge, use or lose system.

[@rd264]

I dont believe in deterrence - it is a wildly irrational and illogical argument that was designed to drive an arms race that makes arms industry rich by multiplying risks and dangers at huge costs.

[@MissilemanIII]

I only got to serve ten years. It's sad that a regular veteran can't get on base.