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  • Medical 'C-code' not a deployment disqualifier

    Contrary to common belief, a medical assignment limitation code, commonly known as the "C-code," does not disqualify an Airman from deployment, and it does not identify an Airman for medical discharge.A "C-code" applied to a member's profile for medical reasons is one of the various tools AFPC

  • Air Force senior leaders issue letter on Critical Days of Summer

    In a tri-signature memorandum, the top three Air Force leaders urged Airmen to create a culture of safety and watch out for one another.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the letter May 25

  • Vandenberg set to 'migrate'

    The Air Force Network migration is expected to begin at Vandenberg June 18 and take approximately four to six weeks.Vandenberg was originally scheduled to migrate in January, but due to various issues at Scott AFB, Air Force Network Integration Center and Peterson AFB Regional Data Center, the

  • Preparations underway for X-37B landing

    Preparations for the second landing of the X-37B, the Air Force's unmanned, reusable space plane, are underway at Vandenberg Air Force Base.While the exact landing date and time will depend on technical and weather considerations, it is expected to occur during the early- to mid-June timeframe.

  • Air Force chief of safety releases Critical Days of Summer message

    "Safety- It's Personal" is the theme for this year's Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which runs from May 25 through Sept. 3, 2012. This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility and the decisions we make impact our friends, families and Air Force community.Summer

  • Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:On May 30, 1868, the first official Memorial Day observance was held at Arlington National Cemetery to honor over