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Planetary Defense

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On Nov. 23, 2021, NASA launched their first planetary defense test mission from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-4E!

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) impact, successfully changed the asteroid, Dimorphos, motion in space and was the first-ever mission dedicated to investigating and demonstrating one method of asteroid deflection by changing an asteroid’s motion in space. The DART mission shifted an asteroid’s orbit by successfully smashing a spacecraft into the smaller member of the binary asteroid system Didymos! – Vandenberg Space Force Base October 6, 2024

Strategic Transport

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A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy is positioned on the flightline at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 22, 2024. The C-5 is a strategic transport aircraft used to transport Defense Department cargo and personal and is the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo)

AFA Crowns CyberPatriot XVI Champions

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Team W.A.T.T. from Troy High School Navy JROTC (Fullerton, Calif.) won in the All Service Division of CyberPatriot XVI. March 17, 2024. Photo by Mike Tsukamoto, Air & Space Forces Association

ROCKVILLE, Md.—CyberPatriot’s 16th season came to an exciting end on March 18, with the announcement of the winners of the Air & Space Forces Association’s (AFA) annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition field started with 5,183 teams and just 28 qualified for the National Finals. March 22 2024 Read the full story here or click on the photograph.

AFA WARFARE SYMPOSIUM

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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo.

Feb. 12-14, 2024

The AFA Warfare Symposium is a premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them, with a focus on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from USAF, USSF, combatant commands, industry, and the joint force, the symposium provides opportunities to network and explore dynamic exhibits. Click here for more information.