In a move to conform to USAF’s organizational master plan, officials at the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif., have changed unit and office designations, creating wings and groups in the place of program offices. The changes span the breadth of SMC’s responsibilities, including military communications and weather satellites, space launch and range operations, and test and development activities.
Airmen basic rarely go on to become four-star generals, but one who did retired last week after a 42 year career that saw him rise from a lowly slick-sleeve to the head of one of the Air Force’s most important major commands.