SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 – The safety team at Vandenberg Space Force Base has received the highest rating possible in their most recent inspection, reaffirming its role as the gold standard in ensuring safe and reliable access to space. The evaluation, conducted in August by Space Systems Command (SSC), graded Vandenberg’s safety regulation compliance as “met and effective”, an … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Prepares for Aircraft Fleet Expansion
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 — The Coast Guard recently completed contract actions aimed at accelerating delivery of new MH-60 medium-range recovery helicopters and HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft and expanding mission capabilities of the expanded aviation fleet. On Sept. 8, the Coast Guard placed a $14.3 million order for delivery of 13 General Electric T700 engines for its … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Physical Fitness Program
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - In support of the Department of the Air Force “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program, which will apply to Total Force Airmen. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Air Force will pause all PFA testing to facilitate the transition to the updated program. The Air Force will then … [Read more...]
From Combat Veteran to TV Star
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - Actor Larry Wilcox, best known for his leading role as a California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer and later as a captain in the TV series CHiPs, which aired from 1977 to 1983, was also a Marine Corps combat veteran. In May 1967, Wilcox went to boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He served as a field artilleryman assigned to 2nd … [Read more...]
Meink Stresses Funding to Maintain Air, Space Superiority
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - In his most high-profile speech since becoming Secretary of the Air Force in May, Troy Meink emphasized familiar themes – the need to perfect readiness, the necessity to modernize the Air Force and Space Force and remaining focused on "taking care of our people." "We must do what we’ve done many times in the past – work to maintain air and space … [Read more...]