Repurposed simulators provide new training opportunity

The 532nd Training Squadron has recently improved hands-on training for their students. In February, the squadron received four Air Launched Cruise Missiles Simulators from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. After the simulators underwent operation test evaluations, students finally had the chance to use

AF to implement force structure changes

The Air Force released its plan Mar. 28 to implement force structure changes mandated by the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill authorized the service to complete actions approved in previous years, such as aircraft retirements, and directed execution of

Moon landing jump starts general's own space legacy

When Neil Armstrong made history with man's first footsteps on the moon, Susan Helms needed a little nudging from her mom to get excited. And get excited she did. She realized that there would never be another first step on the moon, and even as a young 11-year-old, knew the feat was something

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Vannorsdall, 14th Air Force and JFCC Space's top enlisted leader to retire

Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Vannorsdall, 14th Air Force command chief and senior enlisted leader, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, will retire March 29, 2013, after 30 years of service.Vannorsdall began his assignment here Aug. 1, 2011. His leadership spanned the Department of Defense

Vandenberg's Wingman Day 'madness'

Say 'Goodbye' to the Wingman Days of yester-year, chalked full of one-way conversations and online presentations - Vandenberg has gone collegiate with this 'madness.'Vandenberg stepped-up their effort to reach Airmen and civilians during this semi-annual Wingman Day requirement March 15 by focusing

Inspirational Vandenberg women: Graphic artist 'Aims High'

San Antonio. The Vietnam War is in its final years. A young airman basic, newly assigned to Air Force Recruiting Command as a commercial artist, is diligently working on a road sign for use as a recruitment tool. The result: a 2-by-4-foot reflective metal sign with the words "Air" and "Force" split

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AF's top lawyer: Special Victims' Counsel supports sexual assault victims

The Air Force's top lawyer testified Mar. 13 before the Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee on sexual assault in the military and ongoing efforts to combat the problem.The Judge Advocate General, Lt. Gen. Richard C. Harding, was joined by his fellow service counterparts and the

14th Air Force members selected for promotion to colonel

On March 8, 2013, the Air Force released its list of 529 names for promotion to colonel.The board considered 3, 986 lieutenant colonels.The following personnel from 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) were selected:Lt. Col. Michael Anderson, 14th Air Force Logistics, Communications and SecurityLt.