SMC Industry Days Coming April 6-8

Registration is now open for SMC Industry Days at the Long Beach Marriott, April 6-8. This annual event is an opportunity for industry to learn more about current and future programs at the Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center. Representatives from more than 50 companies are expected to

Solar Panel Construction Continues

LAAFB Volunteers Read to Students at Local Elementary School

LAAFB Surpasses CFC Goal, Raises Most Money in Command

Despite tough economic times, the Space and Missile Systems Center and Los Angeles Air Force Base exceeded this year's Combined Federal Campaign goal of $295,000 by raising $312,048. This dollar amount makes SMC personnel the top donators in Air Force Space Command. It's the most money raised here

LAAFB Organizations Recognized by AF Space Command

Recently, the Space and Missile Systems Center and 61st Air Base Wing were recognized by Air Force Space Command as among the top organizations in the command.SMC is the recipient of the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award covering a period from Oct. 1, 2007 to Sept. 30, 2009. The Space

WGS Block I Completion Marked

SMC Wings Rise to Guardian Challenge

For the first time, all seven wings from the Space and Missile Systems Center will send teams to compete in Air Force Space Command's biannual Guardian Challenge this year.Game Day for the acquisition teams is scheduled for April 28 here, while security forces team will compete May 16 to 19 at

The Global Positioning Systems Wing: Space Assets as a Force Multiplier in All Facets of Life

The first thought for most people when they hear the term "GPS" is a device that that gets them from place A to B. GPS stands for the Global Positioning System and started out as a US military system for space-based radio navigation. Over the past decade, the use of GPS has exploded beyond simple

AFAF Runs Now Through March 19

Prayer Breakfast Highlights an Amazing Woman

The military takes pride in encouraging and including recognition of many religious faiths as part of the expression of the freedom of religion enjoyed by Americans. This was evident at the Los Angeles Air Force Base National Prayer Breakfast held Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the Gordon Conference Center.