USAF begins support to Indonesia following the May 27 earthquake, which reportedly killed more than 5,000, seriously injured 6,500, and left some 100,000 homeless. USAF sends a contingency response team from Guam, followed by airlift and medical support.
Small satellites meant to improve the way the U.S. measures Earth’s magnetic field—an option to expand the military’s position, navigation, and timing enterprise—launched March 30 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.
