Jan. 27, 2010

Military families gain access to free, online tutoring

The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.

Jan. 7, 2010

STRATCOM/AFSPC to improve global GPS coverage

The United States Strategic Command and Air Force Space Command have initiated an effort that will improve global coverage for users of the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation.

Dec. 2, 2009

Navy captain awarded high military honors

Navy Capt. Mike Saunders, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, was presented the Defense Superior Service Medal Nov. 16 at the 33rd Fighter Wing.

Dec. 1, 2009

Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume ICBM mission

Air Force Global Strike Command officials here assume the Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missile mission Dec. 1.

Nov. 30, 2009

Army to display flexible technology

The Army's research and development community is gearing up for a public technology demonstration Jan. 4-9 at the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

Nov. 27, 2009

Delta IV WGS-3 Launch Set Dec 2

The U.S. Air Force will launch the third Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Space Launch Complex 37 here Dec 2. The launch window is 7:21-8:41 p.m. EST.

Nov. 23, 2009

Commander receives 2009 Space Trophy

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander received the 2009 Gen. Thomas D. White Air Force Space Trophy Nov. 20 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Nov. 18, 2009

Army developing global network

In the future, Soldiers should be able to access the Army's global network anywhere in the world using capabilities similar to a Blackberry or iPhone, said the Army's chief information officer.

Nov. 3, 2009

NRL Sensor Provides Critical Space Weather Observations

The Navy Research Laboratory's Special Sensor Ultraviolet Limb Imager (SSULI)was launched Oct. 18, 2009, offering a first of its kind technique for remote sensing of the ionosphere and thermosphere from space.

Nov. 3, 2009

More Satellites Needed To Launch on Short Notice

Gen. Kevin Chilton said Nov. 3 he would give up new, state-of-the-art space systems to swell the military's fleet of satellites that could be launched at a moment's notice.