Airfield Management keeps mission flying

It's a long runway but someone's got to take care of it.That's where the 30th Operations Support Squadron's Airfield Operations Flight Airfield Management team comes into play. Responsible for Vandenberg's three-mile runway, one of the largest in the Department of Defense, Airfield Management works

Team V to focus on comprehensive fitness in 2012

Each and every Airman plays a vital role in achieving the Air Force's mission to fly, fight and win ... in air, space and cyberspace, which is why the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness philosophy will be introduced in January 2012. This philosophy aims to strengthen the overall force by focusing on its

Deputy SECDEF releases memo to employees on possible government shutdown

The Department of Defense could be affected by a possible government shutdown if an omnibus appropriations bill is not approved before the current appropriation expires Dec. 16 at midnight, wrote Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter in a memorandum Dec. 14.In the memo, which was addressed to

Air Force to lift hiring freeze Dec. 15

The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented in 2011 to bring manning down to mandated 2010 levels. In addition, voluntary separation incentives

Lifting spirits one car at a time

Healthy holiday recipes, part 2

Holiday treats may be arranged strategically throughout offices this season making it hard to keep up with a balanced diet. The Health and Wellness Center here can provide a helpful tool to control portions during the holidays. The HAWC promotes balanced food portions and healthy eating with

Raptors and reindeer and whiskers on kittens...

I caught up with Santa's helper, Col. Terry Scott, 3rd Operations Group deputy commander, and got an inside scoop on Santa and the F-22 Raptor. SSgt. Zachary Wolf: How did you become Santa's helper? Col. Terry Scott: As you know Santa is very busy this time of year; he gave me a call and asked if I

AF instant messengers shutting down

The Air Force will shut down the Air Force Instant Messenger and Friends and Family Instant Messenger services by Dec. 31. AFIM and FFIM are collaborative tools available on the Air Force Portal. AFIM is used by Air Force Portal users to chat with each other. FFIM is a subset of AFIM that allowed AF

NASA seeking astronaut candidates

NASA is accepting applications for astronaut candidates via the USAJobs website, through Jan. 12, 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced."Applicants who submit an application through the USAJobs site, must also do a separate application for the Air Force nomination board," said Howard

Air Force Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.