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April 15, 2015
The new Remote Sensing Systems Directorate is activated

The Space and Missile Systems Center announced the activation of a new organization, the Remote Sensing Systems Directorate. The new directorate combines the Infrared Space Systems and Defense Weather Systems Directorates to create synergies by leveraging the diverse capability portfolios. The
April 13, 2015
AFAF Campaign Kicks Off

This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off March 23 and runs for six weeks. The annual fund drive benefits four official Air Force charities - the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village Foundation, Air Force Enlisted Village, and the General and Mrs. Curtis LeMay Foundation."These
April 7, 2015
First Ever DoD-Procured SpaceX Launch Vehicle Successfully Puts NOAA Mission on Sun Trajectory

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) spacecraft roared into orbit from Cape Canaveral AFS, Feb. 11. This was a joint mission between NASA, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force, and marks the first deep space mission for Falcon 9. The vehicle successfully delivered the DSCOVR
March 25, 2015
GPS IIF-9 Successfully Launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the ninth Boeing-built Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellite aboard an United Launch Alliance Delta IV launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla. at 2:36 p.m. EDT."I'm elated with today's successful
March 20, 2015
GPS IIF-9 Ready for Launch

The U.S. Air Force and its industry partners are scheduled to launch the ninth Boeing-built Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV launch vehicle, March 25. The launch window opens at 2:36 p.m. EDT and will remain open for 18 minutes.This will be the
March 17, 2015
Space Fence Groundbreaking Ceremony Held

Officials from the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center and Lockheed Martin's Mission Systems and Training recently participated in a formal ground breaking ceremony on Kwajalein Atoll to kick off a 36-month long construction effort to build the Space Fence radar system. The ceremony was
March 3, 2015
SMC Successfully Integrates Infrared Sensors with New Ground System

The Space and Missile Systems Center along with the Airmen from the 460th Operations Group successfully commanded on-orbit missile-warning satellites from its new Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) ground system, currently in development. During the first three days of the test, the Increment 2
Feb. 11, 2015
Los Angeles AFB Airman Wins AF Medical Award

The Air Force Surgeon General recently announced the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2014 Annual Awards and a Los Angeles Air Force Base Airman was among the winners.Tech. Sgt. Starr Williams, 61st Medical Squadron is the recipient of the USAF Physical Medicine Craftsman Award.The
Feb. 11, 2015
SMC Annual Awards Announced

The Space and Missile Systems Center Annual Awards were presented at a banquet held here, Feb. 6. Awards were presented in 13 individual and team categories.This year's winners are:Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Nathan DillerCompany Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Jacob HempenSenior
Feb. 3, 2015
Commentary: Serve Like a Champion Today

If you didn't know, I happen to be a rabid Notre Dame Irish football fan. I've spent many Saturdays huddled around the television cheering my Irish to victory. The winning tradition that I've grown accustomed to over the past 40 years has changed quite a bit. The wins are a little less frequent

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