SMC Captain's First-Hand Account of Chaos After Boston Marathon Bombing

Editors note: The Boston Marathon bombing occurred a little more than two weeks ago; however,memories are still fresh for the eyewitnesses, one of whom is SMC's own Capt. Ruben Arredondo, a contract specialist with the Global Positioning Systems directorate. He ran in the marathon and finished in

SMC Commander Speaks at Milken Conference

Lieutenant General Ellen Pawlikowski, SMC commander, along with other panel members including Astronaut Mae Jemison and Space X President Gwynne Shotwell participated in a panel about the future of space at the Milken Institute's Global Conference, April 30. The topic of the panel discussion was

Help for Those Lost in Smog: Getting Ready for ECARS

The Employee-vehicle Certification and Reporting System, or ECARS, will be implemented at LAAFB May 13, 2013. This is an Air Force program that will ensure the base aligns with Clean Air Act, section 118(d), which requires vehicles operated by federal military and civilian employees (not

LAAFB Celebrates 2013 Earth Day

LAAFB celebrates Earth Day with displays to educate base personnel about green or eco-friendly businesses and organizations, and promote greater involvement of in local sustainability initiatives. Event highlights included:- E-waste recycling for proper disposal of old, unused TVs, laptops, computer

Motorcycle Safety Day Held

Auschwitz Survivor Speaks Here

Base Upgrading Building HVAC Units

Workers removed air conditioning and handling units from the roof of a building on Los Angeles AFB, April 20. Four HVAC units were replaced as part of a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning refurbishment project. Each of the units weighs approximately nine tons. In total the $5.9 million project

Service Members Honored at LA Kings Game

Service members were honored as Heroes of the Game prior to the start of the LA Kings vs. Dallas Stars Hockey game at the Staples Center, April 21. The Kings and the USO pay tribute to local military personnel and their families at various games throughout the regular season. One military family is

LAAFB Tops AFAF Goal

Despite budget uncertainties, Los Angeles AFB personnel generously gave to this year's Air Force Assistance Fund and exceeded the LAAFB goal.The base raised 119 percent of this year's goal. AFAF donations benefit The Air Force Village, The Air Force Aid Society, The Air Force Enlisted Village and

SMC Team Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity Home Rebuild

SMC's Development Planning Directorate team volunteers work on a Habitat for Humanity house rebuild project in Los Angeles, April 13. The volunteers are helping build and rehabilitate homes, providing a hand up to low-income families in need of safe decent and affordable shelter.