Training begins today at Schriever AFB, Colo. on Air Force Space Command’s most advanced payload—the Space Based Infrared System’s Highly Elliptical Orbit-1, launched last fall. According to an AFSPC release, the command has selected 10 airmen—crew commanders and crew chiefs first—to undergo the ground floor training for this new system. Among the advances of the SBIRS HEO-1 is its increased sensitivity, allowing operators to detect less visible missile launches and to more accurately locate them. It also allows operators to task the sensor to locate targets of opportunity.
Airman 1st Class Marcus White-Allen concocted a story to cover up that he fired his M18 9mm pistol into Airman Braden Lovan’s chest killing him on July 20, two Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY testified during separate courts martial proceedings on Oct. 30-31.
