Air Force launches second unmanned spacecraft

In the latest step to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, Air Force technicians launched the second X-37B here March 5, officials said.The Orbital Test Vehicle-2 launch comes on the heels of the successful flight of OTV-1, which made an autonomous

Air Force to launch second orbital test vehicle

Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office officials announced the launch of the second X-37B March 4 with a back-up launch opportunity March 5. AFRCO is leading the Defense Department's orbital test vehicle initiative, by direction of the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics

VCSAF emphasizes modeling, simulation integration during AFAMS visit

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Philip Breedlove emphasized the need to standardize Live, Virtual and Constructive Modeling and Simulation across the Air Force and joint team during a recent visit to the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation here."We must build to a modeling and simulation

Exceptional service key to Space Coast Inn’s accreditation

Spirits are high at Space Coast Inn. That's because Patrick's premiere lodging facility was awarded another HQ Air Force Annual Lodging Accreditation after being evaluated Feb 8 - 10. This is the second year in a row they have received the prestigious accreditation by the HQ Air Force Services

Wing Supports Discovery's Last Liftoff

AFSPC Commander visits Patrick AFB, CCAFS

 Gen. William Shelton, Air Force Space Command Commander, and his wife, Mrs.Linda Shelton, visited Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Tuesday and Wednesday. This was his first visit since assuming command last month.Following breakfast with Airmen at the Riverside Dining

Patrick 'Wounded Warrior' Program

According to the official definition, an Air Force Wounded Warrior "is any Airman with a combat or hostile-related injury or illness requiring long-term care that will require a Medical Evaluation Board or Physical Evaluation Board to determine fitness for duty."According to Ms. Lillian Cassidy,

School Liaison Service assists with a smooth transition during moves

Being an Airman requires moving around and being ready to go just about anywhere at any time, in order to successfully accomplish the Air Force mission. Moving frequently is not always a simple task, especially for the children of the Airmen. It's not always easy to pick up where you left off at a

Force Shaping and Reduction in Force are back

In order to meet its end strength, Air Force officials are convening the 2011 Force Shaping Board May 9, the Reduction in Force board in September and Selective Early Retirement boards in October and January 2012. All boards will be held at the Air Force Personnel Center. "We know this is a tough

Local leader visits with AF Chief of Staff

Ms. Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Space Coast Economic Development Commission, and a brand-new member of the Chief of Staff's Air Force Civic Leader Program, had her first meeting with Air Force senior leadership last week at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center, located at