CNN reveals critical US nuclear base firing reason.

(RT) ⸻ The US Air Force fired six members serving at a major nuclear base after their units failed a safety inspection, CNN reported on Wednesday. Two defense officials told CNN that the personnel failed an inspection which intended to ensure that the nuclear weapons stockpile at the base was safe and secure at all times. An unnamed US defense official confirmed the report, adding that while the decision to dismiss the six Air Force members was based on one inspection, the unit had failed to comply with regulations for some time. The move was intended to show that the Air Force has taken a tough line on discipline among personnel handling nuclear assets, following several controversies. In 2007, a US B-52 bomber took off from Minot base while mistakenly loaded with six nuclear-armed missiles. In 2014, Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana was hit by another scandal which saw half of its 183 missile-launch officers accused of cheating.