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  • Operational Milestone Achieved on First SBIRS HEO System

    The Air Force announced today readiness for final dedicated operational utility evaluation and trial period operations of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-1) payload and associated ground system in preparation for use by the warfighter. SMC Commander Lt. Gen. Tom

  • Annual Education Fair Offers Opportunities for Knowledge

    The recent Education Fair at Los Angeles Air Force Base was host to 38 colleges and universities plus representatives from the Veterans Affairs Office, Troops to Teacher/Spouse to Teacher organization, and a representative from a local high school teacher recruiting office, Aug. 19. More than 200

  • KUDOS

    The following individuals have been recently recognized for their outstanding achievements at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Congratulations to all award winners and promotees. 23rd Annual Black Engineer of the Year Award (AFSPC Level) Maj. Wesley Turner - Space Development and Test Wing Outstanding

  • Ground Broken For New Eastern Range Weather Radar

    Members of the Launch Range Systems Wing, Space Launch Range System Contract Team and 45th Space Wing participated in a ground breaking ceremony for a new Eastern Range weather radar system, Aug. 11. This new radar system will replace the aging WSR-74C Radar that was first fielded in the early

  • Medical Clinic offers After-Hour Patient Service

    What is an "On Call Provider Service?" This service is available to patients when the clinic is closed. After business clinic hours are 4 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, and all day on weekends, holidays, training and family days. Patients can access this service by calling 310-653-2873,

  • Base Youngster Returns from Junior Olympics Championships with Two Medals

    His name is Ricardo Wright, II, but he likes to be called "Rico." He is the son of Master Sgt. Ricardo Wright of the 61st Communications Squadron here at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Rico is 15-years-old and will be a junior this fall at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach. He likes to watch

  • LAAFB, Neighboring School Districts Win National Recognition

    Students struggling with parents deployed to Iraq trying desperately to main equilibrium in a disorienting world. Coupled with students who are used to packing their bags and moving cross-country, or across oceans, before settling into new homes, all find themselves facing enormous challenges in