Reserve experts complete second-to-last GPS IIF Launch

When you watched the series finale of one of your favorite television series, you probably got misty eyed and remembered where it all began, thinking back through the ups and downs of your favorite starship captain, mobster or desperate housewife. The show itself might have even reviewed its own history. When you reach the end of an era, it’s only natural to take a look back.

After 15 years of launch operations for the Global Positioning System, 19th Space Operations Squadron Reservists just completed their 26th launch as a squadron Oct. 31, performing checkout operations on the 11th GPS IIF satellite. Only one more IIF remains before GPS III launch and checkout operations will transition to Lockheed Martin.
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