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  • Air Force wraps up critical days of summer

    The Air Force concluded its Critical Days of Summer campaign Sept. 6, and the results reflect the need to be mindful of the risks associated with activities and look out for one another officials said. During the 15-week campaign, the Air Force experienced 18 fatalities -- all of them in off-duty

  • Leaders issue Air Force birthday 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 Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On September 18, 1947, our nation established the United States Air Force, thus

  • CATM instructors prepare for qualification course change

    Changes are brewing at the Combat Arms Training Complex (Building 21308) here. Seven 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors are currently being trained to administer a new Rifle Carbine Air Force Qualification Course to all Airmen who are slated for deployment

  • Vandenberg POW/MIA ceremony scheduled

    The 30th Space Wing is scheduled to host a ceremony in remembrance of American prisoner of war/missing in action servicemembers at 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at Vandenberg's POW/MIA Memorial here (located outside the Retiree Activity Center).Col. Keith Balts, 30th SW vice commander, is scheduled to be the

  • Dirt Boys pave the way at Vandenberg

    Clouds blanketed the rolling hills east of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's storage compound at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 24. On this exceptionally foggy morning, vision was limited and the sound of turning engines enveloped the adjoining grounds, indicating the duty day had begun. An Airman, standing ready