Fiscal austerity requires leveraging 'total force'

In wartime and peacetime, the total force construct is virtually seamless, with Guardsmen and Reserve service members who are indistinguishable from their active-component peers. Our recent air operations in Libya are but the latest example.The ability of our Guardsmen and Reservists to deploy on

CMSAF stresses Airman resilience

A soft light from Senior Airman Sarah Mattausch's mobile phone glowed in the darkness of her room before dawn on a Saturday, waking her up much earlier than expected. As she read the incoming text, Mattausch realized that her friend, her wingman, was in trouble. Mattausch's actions over the next few

Air Force announces force structure overview for FY 13 and beyond

Air Force officials announced proposed force structure changes which support the new DoD strategic guidance retiring 286 aircraft over the next five years, including 227 in fiscal year 13.According to Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, the Air Force is shaping itself for future challenges

Vandenberg radar transfers to Army missile range

Personnel from White Sands Missile Range, N.M., removed Vandenberg's decommissioned AN/MPS-39 Multiple Object Tracking Radar from the rooftop of Building 175 on Tranquillian Peak here Feb. 2. The radar, which provides digital data output of position versus time on up to 40 simultaneously tracked

New diabetes class offered at Vandenberg's HAWC

VAFB Cub Scouts visit PA

Wing commander leads Team V run

Vandenberg acquires 'shocking' new simulator

An Airman uses her combat boot to kick down a door. Her partner quickly enters the room with a weapon drawn. Shots are fired, shouts are heard. Within seconds three adversaries are killed. The room goes dark and the scenario is over. Similar scenarios are the new standard at Vandenberg's Combat Arms

30th SW commander charts way ahead

Obama praises DOD's energy leadership, stewardship

President Barack Obama traveled to Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 26 to praise the military for "doing its part" -- not just in the nation's defense, but also as leaders in energy conservation.Obama delivered his message at the home of the 460th Space Wing in Aurora, Colo., calling the "green"