Air Force Beefs Up Space Training.

• Author: Magnuson, Stew
• Position: UP FRONT

With more advanced threats on the horizon, the Air Force is increasing its undergraduate space training program for both officers and enlisted airmen.

Currendy, space students participate in a 77-day course at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, said Brig. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt, director of operations and communications at Air Force Space Command headquarters.

"We have realized that that is not enough depth," she said recently. "If you're going to get after how ... you fight your weapon system and fight through things then you need more depth in...