Air Force raises $2.3 million for CFC, takes top honors

On behalf of Air Force personnel around the globe, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley accepted five of the top Combined Federal Campaign awards May 2 at a ceremony in the Pentagon."This year, Airmen pledged over $2.3 million," said Donley. "Over half of our workforce participated, with an

30th CES receives DOD level award

Department of Defense Officials announced May 1 that the 30th Civil Engineer Cultural Resources Management flight won a 2012 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award. The Secretary of Defense has honored individuals, teams and installations for their outstanding achievements to conserve and sustain

Space Command TacSat 3 burns up in atmosphere

Today marked the end of Air Force Space Command's Tactical Satellite 3 after it de-orbited into and burned up in the Earth's atmosphere. TacSat-3, which had exceeded its expected lifespan by 20 months, was originally designed and launched as a one-year experimental satellite May 19, 2009. Although

Airmen who exceed deployed time get added time off

Airmen who serve in excess of the Secretary of Defense's established rotation goals are now eligible for additional time off, as written in the newly updated Post Deployment or Mobilization Respite Absence policy, officials said here April 25. Contained in Guidance Memorandum 4 to Air Force

2012 Warrior Games kick off, first lady speaks

Hundreds of wounded warriors, family members and supporters gathered here for the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Warrior Games on April 30.The Warrior Games comprises seven sports -- swimming, cycling wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, archery, shooting and track and field -- in which

2012 Air Force Climate Survey coming soon

Air Force active duty, Reserve, Guard, appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund civilians have an opportunity to voice their concerns to leadership during the 2012 Air Force Climate Survey, which kicks off May 14 and runs through June 22. The chief of staff of the Air Force-directed survey

Lompoc Elks honor Vandenberg Airmen

Safety in numbers

Team V’s kids got talent

Rescued marine mammals released on Vandenberg beaches

Two rescued and rehabilitated marine mammals were released on one of Vandenberg's remote beaches April 24. A California Sea lion and a weaned Northern California Elephant Seal, referred to as a "weaner," were rescued in different locations off of California's central coast by members of the Santa