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  • SMC's Next Big Thing is Small

    There's a display case that welcomes visitors with miniature models of rockets and satellites from the Space and Missile Systems Center's proud heritage of space exploration. The replicas of the Delta IV rocket and GPS Block 1 satellite are among the many miniatures that, in reality, weigh several

  • New Mission, Rocket for Air Force Launch Program

    After completing 60 pages of checklists, the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer space vehicle was a go for launch on the night of Sept. 6. As the countdown reached zero, the five-stage Minotaur V rocket ignited providing millions of people on the east coast a spectacular view of the

  • ESPN Visits Base

    Los Angeles Air Force Base's Fort MacArthur Community Center in San Pedro,Calif., recently played host to an ESPN crew's production.The community center served as the backdrop for ESPN correspondent TomRinaldi's interviews with Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sankey, the NCO in chargeof Air Force ROTC

  • Halloween Safety Tips

    Ghost, ghouls and monsters aren't the only thing to be afraid of on Halloween. Parents are warned to closely inspect children's candy, soda, and snack items to ensure children do not accidentally ingest a concentrated drug.In recent months, thousands of illicit edible products have been seized in

  • Government Shutdown Impacts Some Base Services, Closures Announced

    Various offices and base services have been impacted by the Federal government shutdown that took effect, Oct. 1. The following is a list of what's open and what's closed on Los Angeles AFB.The following will be open:- Security forces will continue all law enforcement and security functions but all

  • New Air Force app helps Airmen ‘Be Ready’ for emergencies

    When a natural or man-made disaster strikes, would you be prepared? Air Force officials are highlighting a mobile application to help Airmen prepare and plan for emergencies as part of September's National Preparedness Month.The Air Force Civil Engineer Center produced a Be Ready app to help Airmen

  • POW MIA Torch Relay Held

    The sixth Annual POW/MIA Torch Relay kicked off with an opening ceremony and the start of the torch relay at the Coast Guard base on Terminal Island, Sept 18. The torch will be carried on a 24-hour, 54-mile journey before arriving at a concluding ceremony held at Los Angeles AFB, Sept. 19. Following

  • Third Advanced EHF Satellite Launched

    The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the third Advanced Extremely High Frequency communication satellite at 4:10 a.m. EDT, Sept. 18, from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The satellite was carried to orbit aboard an United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle.

  • City of Hawthorne Remembers 9/11

    Colonel Samuel McNiel, 61st Air Base Group commander, represented the men and women of Los Angeles Air Force Base at a 9/11 ceremony to honor first responders and all Americans who lost their lives 12 years ago.

 

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