Turn energy awareness into action

The Air Force joins the nation once again to observe Energy Awareness Month during October. This year's theme, "Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," encourages members to do more than just be aware, but also to take action. "Our country is in a new energy paradigm, and we can no longer use energy at

Team V hones skills in North Star exercise

Vandenberg welcomes new command chief

Team Vandenberg welcomed the 30th Space Wing's new command chief master sergeant here in mid-September. Chief Master Sgt. Suzanne Talbert, a Syracuse, N.Y., native, joined Team V after spending the last two years at Misawa Air Base, Japan. "This is my first experience with Space Command," said

A Run to Remember kicks off

Officials seek DOD-wide tuition assistance plan

Pentagon officials are reviewing the Defense Department's tuition assistance policy, and no DOD-wide decision has been made to change benefits, officials said Oct 20.All military services are providing input to the DOD review, officials said. Any recommended changes must be instituted in a

Nominations open for 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2012 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.There are three categories for award -- Airman, NCO and Senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington will each nominate three candidates, one per category, to the Air Force 12 OAY

Air Force arts, crafts program kicks off

Artists, craftsmen and photographers from across the Air Force have greater options to display their work through the 2012 U.S. Air Force Arts and Crafts Gallery program, which kicked off Oct 1.The cultural art program, which recognizes and showcases works in an online gallery, encompasses a new

A Run to Remember returns to Vandenberg

Team Vandenberg is scheduled to honor fallen servicemembers with the base's second A Run to Remember event since 2009 beginning at 6 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Vandenberg track.The purpose of A Run to Remember is to honor all servicemembers who lost their lives in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom,

30th CES takes Fire Muster Competition

Vandenberg members participated in the 6th annual Fire Muster competition Oct. 14 at the parade grounds here. The Fire Muster competition was the final event in support of Fire Prevention Week. This year's competition champions were the Pure Power Hot Chicks team, from the 30th Civil Engineer

Vandenberg holds Fire Muster Competition