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July 15, 2015
GPS IIF-10 Successfully Launched from Cape Canaveral AFS

The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the 10th Boeing-built Global Positioning System IIF satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla. at 11:36 a.m. EDT."Today's successful launch is a testament to
July 15, 2015
Local SMC "Birdwatchers" flock to see Atlas V/GPS IIF-10 soar

Have you ever wondered what happens to a rocket and upper stage components after a launch? How does the Air Force choose to launch out of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida or Vandenberg Air Force Base in California?These and other questions were on the minds of more than 150 Space and
July 13, 2015
GPS IIF-10 Ready for Launch

The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners are scheduled to launch the 10th Boeing-built Global Positioning System IIF satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle, July 15. The launch window opens at 11:36 a.m. EDT and will remain open for 18 minutes.The satellite will join the
July 13, 2015
Systems Delivered by SMC Support NASA Launch

The Space and Missile Systems Center's Range and Network Systems Division and its government team delivered two new weather operating systems that supported the 30th Space Wing during the successful launch of NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite. This was the first launch that used
July 13, 2015
SecDef Presents Packard Award to SMC's AEHF Team

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, and Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall presented the U.S. Air Force's Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite team with the 2014 David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award at a Pentagon ceremony.The Packard
July 8, 2015
New GP director takes charge of "Green Monster"

Col. Steven Whitney accepted the reins of responsibility as incoming director of the Global Positioning Systems Directorate from Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, presiding official and commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center during a change of leadership ceremony today in the Gordon Conference
July 8, 2015
Airman and Family Services Flight and "a special guest" from the Walt Disney Company to give out free books to children

How good is it to step into a bookstore, smell the scent of new books, and leaf through the first few pages to see what the book is about? But in an age of fast-pace technological advancements, and when more book stores are downsizing and closing, children today have less of an opportunity to
June 26, 2015
61st Medical Squadron welcomes new commander

With the simple, yet time-honored and traditional phrase, "Ma'am, I assume command," Col. (Dr.) Paul J. Hoerner accepted the 61st Medical Squadron ceremonial guidon from Col. Donna Turner, 61st Air Base Group commander during an assumption of command ceremony today at the Gordon Conference
June 25, 2015
Global Positioning System: A Generation of Service to the World

Twenty years ago, the United States Air Force announced the Global Positioning System had achieved Full Operational Capability. As of July 17, 1995, a total of 24 satellites were on orbit, providing global 24-hour coverage. In the two-decades since, GPS has been woven into nearly every aspect of
June 17, 2015
Shipment of Seventh WGS Satellite Postures USAF for July Launch

The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center's seventh Wideband Global satellite communication spacecraft arrived at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., May 28.The shipment of WGS-7 is an important milestone for the spacecraft and launch campaign. This spacecraft is

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