Holocaust survivor shares her “miracle” story

Holocaust survivor Regina Hirsch recounts her terrifying experiences and the miracle of survival during the Space and Missile Systems Center Holocaust Observance, April 18.The purpose of the observance is to reflect upon and never forget what happened to the millions who were affected by the

SMC airmen lend a hand at Operation U.S. Mint

LAAFB raises money, supports fellow airmen through AFAF

Over the next several weeks, the uniformed men and women of LAAFB are targeting to raise more than $39,000 to benefit the Air Force Assistance Fund, and through the fund, their fellow airmen in need. In a memorandum to the base, Space and Missile Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski

Base Personnel Participate in Local Read Across America Events

Approximately 20 Los Angeles AFB military and civilian personnel read to students at various schools across the south bay during the annual Read Across America celebration. March 2 was Dr. Seuss' birthday and most of the events were themed around his stories and held on his actual birthday. This

SY director receives excellence award

The Space and Missile Systems Center proudly recognizes Col. Arnold H. Streland, director, Space Superiority Systems Directorate, as this year's award recipient of the National Space Club's General Bernard A. Schriever Award.NSC honored Streland with this award for his "excellence in military space

AEHF-1 Recovery Team wins 2012 Aviation Week Laureate Award

The Advanced Extremely High Frequency Flight-1 Recovery Team received the Aviation Week & Space Technology's 2012 Laureate Award in the Defense category, during the 55th Annual Laureate Awards ceremony, held March 7, in Washington, D.C.The Laureate Awards recognize individuals and teams for their

Airman shares Dr. Seuss with students

On a Friday afternoon, I had the pleasure of participating in "Read Across America" at the beautiful Hermosa View Elementary School. While waiting at the door for the class to get back from lunch, I was inundated with the intrigued thoughts from passing students, such as: "Are you a soldier? Why are

Former Space Systems Division Commander Dies

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Ben Funk, a former commander of the Space Systems Division and a pioneer in developing the United State's ballistic missile program and launch vehicles for NASA's Mercury and Gemini spacecraft recently died at his home in Long Beach. He was 98-years old - dying three

LAAFB Chaplains Office Staff Spread Holiday Cheer

Space and Missile Systems Center Commander Rides in the San Pedro Holiday Parade