1. Military personnel who operate, maintain, or launch missile systems.
Usage: Plural form of missileer; Military/defense context

Examples

• The missileers underwent extensive training before deployment.
• Air Force missileers are responsible for maintaining the nuclear arsenal.
• Highly trained missileers operate the intercontinental ballistic missile systems.
• The base employed hundreds of missileers in various technical roles.
• Missileers must pass rigorous security clearances and psychological evaluations.