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Aug. 15, 2022
Unarmed Minuteman III test launch to showcase readiness of U.S. nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

A scheduled, operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 12:01 a.m. to 6:01 a.m. Pacific Time from north Vandenberg. This test is routine and was scheduled years in advance. Consistent
Aug. 15, 2022
CCAF Electronic Transcripts Now Finally Available for Ordering --- Faster Service!

The Community College of the Air Force is now offering Electronic Transcripts Delivery through Parchment, a digital credentialing service agency. This is the first time CCAF has been able to offer this in its 50-year history. CCAF students can now request and receive their transcripts
Aug. 12, 2022
377 ABW leadership “moves the flag” to the 576 FLTS

The 377th Air Base Wing command team temporarily relocated, also known as “moving the flag,” to the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, from August 1-5, 2022.
Aug. 10, 2022
‘Communication and Information’ career field changes name

On July 1, the “Communication and Information” career field changed its name to “Cyberspace and Information Technology.”
Aug. 8, 2022
Safety celebrates 1st anniversary of Maj. Gen. Leavitt taking the reins

On August 13, the safety enterprise commemorates one year under the leadership of Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Department of the Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center.
Aug. 5, 2022
New DTRA building wins 'Best Design Award'

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) recently won the Merit Award as Best Design 2022 from the Society of American Military Engineers. The significance of the award is to highlight sustainable and environmental designs throughout the Air Force. While garnering a major win throughout the
Aug. 4, 2022
898th Munitions Squadron Celebrates 30 years of deterrence

The 898th Munitions Squadron (MUNS) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, July 29. The ceremony recognized the hard work of the 898th MUNS and the contributions made in support of the United States’ national defense.
Aug. 4, 2022
Exercise VIRTUAL FLAG: Battle Management begins Aug. 15

The 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center, will execute exercise VIRTUAL FLAG in a synthetic, theater-level, joint combat environment ensuring joint operational and tactical warfighters’ readiness, Aug. 15.
Aug. 3, 2022
Air Force units support Navy Valiant Shield exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and Beale AFB, California, supported the U.S. Navy’s ninth iteration of exercise Valiant Shield 22 last month.
Aug. 1, 2022
Kirtland celebrates retirees

Retirees and Team Kirtland members compete in a golf tournament during Retiree Appreciation Week at the Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, July 15, 2022. The competitors participated in a golf tournament during a series of activities celebrating Retiree Appreciation Week.