The 30th Weather Squadron inactivates

LETR for Special Olympics comes through Vandenberg Tuesday

The 30th Security Forces Squadron is slated to participate in the 2011 Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run on June 7 at 3:10 p.m.The LETR is a fundraising campaign in support of the Special Olympics that is organized by police officers, sheriff's deputies, support staff, police volunteers and

Critical Days of Summer: Safety tips for summer vacation

Children attending Crestview Elementary, Manzanita Public Charter School and Vandenberg Middle School begin summer vacation June 3. Although it can be an exciting time for children when the school bells ring for summer vacation, the use of some cautionary tips could help prevent serious accidents.

NRO Vandenberg changes command

Lt. Col. Eric J. Kolb took command of the National Reconnaissance Office Space Launch Vandenberg Squadron during a ceremony at Building 8310 at 10 a.m. June 2. Colonel Kolb replaces Lt. Col. Eric A. Krystkowiak, who will be attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, District of Columbia.

2nd ROPS changes command

Lt. Col. Burton H. Catledge, the former 614th Air and Space Operations Center deputy chief of combat operations, took command of the 2nd Range Operations Squadron here during a ceremony at the Western Range Operations Control Center at 3 p.m. June 1. Colonel Catledge replaces Lt. Col. David N.

Labor Department grants to provide veterans job training

As part of an interagency effort to support America's veterans, the Labor Department announced $37 million in grants to provide job training for about 21,000 veterans, many of them homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis announced the grants June 1, awarded to

TRICARE ECHO helps families with special needs

For beneficiaries with specific mental or physical disabilities, TRICARE's Extended Care Health Option provides benefits, including financial assistance that is not available through the basic TRICARE program.ECHO does not replace benefits from other TRICARE programs; it simply offers supplemental

The 30th Weather Squadron leads the charge

Air Force leaders issue summer safety message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy send the following Critical Days of Summer safety campaign message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:Memorial Day weekend through Labor

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:As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who have died in service of our great nation, it also is useful to