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  • Repurposed simulators provide new training opportunity

    The 532nd Training Squadron has recently improved hands-on training for their students. In February, the squadron received four Air Launched Cruise Missiles Simulators from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. After the simulators underwent operation test evaluations, students finally had the chance to use

  • Moon landing jump starts general's own space legacy

    When Neil Armstrong made history with man's first footsteps on the moon, Susan Helms needed a little nudging from her mom to get excited. And get excited she did. She realized that there would never be another first step on the moon, and even as a young 11-year-old, knew the feat was something

  • Inspirational Vandenberg women: Graphic artist 'Aims High'

    San Antonio. The Vietnam War is in its final years. A young airman basic, newly assigned to Air Force Recruiting Command as a commercial artist, is diligently working on a road sign for use as a recruitment tool. The result: a 2-by-4-foot reflective metal sign with the words "Air" and "Force" split

  • Missile Defense test a success

    A Ground-based Interceptor, an element of the overall Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, was launched from North Vandenberg Saturday at 2 p.m. by 30th Space Wing officials and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority. "Both

  • Missile Defense Test Scheduled

    The 30th Space Wing and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency are scheduled to conduct a flight test exercising elements of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system Jan. 26, between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m on North base.Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, is the Launch Decision

  • Minuteman III test missile launches from Vandenberg

    An Air Force Global Strike Command Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a simulated reentry vehicle was launched during an operational test at 3:07 a.m., Nov.14 from Launch Facility 10 on North Vandenberg.The purpose of the launch program is to validate and verify the

  • Minuteman III test launch scheduled

    An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Nov. 14 between 1:44 a.m. and 7:44 a.m. from North Vandenberg.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the effectiveness, readiness

  • Vandenberg space squadron comes of age

    This Friday, Oct. 5, marks the 21st birthday of the 21st Space Operations Squadron with a birthday bash and open house at the Ellison Onizuka facility here. "This is a coming of age in any man's life," announced Lt. Col. Michael Wulfestieg, 21 SOPS commander. "This party is meant to celebrate our

  • 4th SLS readies for Atlas V launch

    3...2...1... and we have lift off. Members of the 4th Space Launch Squadron know the feeling of launch day excitement and stress and are currently preparing to get revved up again for the Atlas V launch scheduled for Sept. 13."We are a small squadron," said Maj. Joseph Howerton, 4th SLS Atlas V

  • 381st TRG showcases heritage

    Members of the 381st Training Support Squadron unveiled a historical mural in the 381st TRSS main lobby here Aug. 23.The mural was designed and painted by a team comprised of Team V permanent party and students from the 381st Training Group, headed by Airman 1st Class Eboni Alexander, a 381st TRG

 

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