The Story of GPS:

The Story of GPS:

Nov. 2, 2007

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The History Channel plans to air a “Modern Marvels” segment on the Global Positioning System. A film crew visited Schriever AFB, Colo., talking with members of the 2nd Space Operations Squadron. SSgt. Don Branum reports that the episode is to air Feb. 14.

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Air Force Chief: MQ-9 Reaper ‘Most Valuable Player’ of Iran War Despite Losses

May 20, 2026

U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drones have been the standout platform in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach said May 20.

Air Force Asking for $1.5B to Fund E-7 in 2027

May 20, 2026

The Air Force’s planned budget amendment to restore funding for the E-7A Wedgetail in fiscal 2027 will be about $1.5 billion, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers May 20. The Air Force also plans to keep funding the E-7 in 2028 and beyond, Meink told the House Armed Services…

Meink: Long-Range Nuclear Cruise Missile ‘Going Well’ but Entering Critical Phase

May 20, 2026

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers May 20 that the program to build a new long-range nuclear cruise missile is performing “very well” in both cost and schedule—but will require support as it enters a critical phase.

Global Strike Command Launches Minuteman ICBM Test

May 20, 2026

Air Force Global Strike Command tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile early May 20, launching the ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.

Space Force Study Recommends Third Heavy Launch Site

May 20, 2026

A recent study of the Space Force’s launch infrastructure found that the service needs a third launch site to manage surging government and commercial launch demand.

Air Force Offering Fewer Reenlistment Bonuses in 2026: Here’s the List

May 19, 2026

The Air Force has drastically reduced the number of eligible career fields for Active-Duty Airmen seeking reenlistment bonuses in 2026, going from 89 to 24.

US Hits ISIS in Nigeria as Pentagon Steps Up Counterterrorism Campaign

May 19, 2026

Strikes carried out by the U.S. military in coordination with Nigeria have killed scores of Islamic State fighters over the last several days, officials from both countries say, as the Trump administration has stepped up its counterterrorism campaign in Africa.

SDA Director Drops ‘Acting’ Label and Adds All Missile Warning to Portfolio

May 19, 2026

After eight months leading the Space Development Agency on an acting basis, Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo was named SDA’s permanent leader and given a second hat as the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for missile warning and tracking programs, the service announced May 19.

Air Force Pauses All T-38 Trainer Flights, a Week After Alabama Crash

May 19, 2026

The Air Force on May 19 announced it has temporarily halted all T-38 Talon flights, a week after one of the decades-old trainer jets crashed.

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