U.S. troops on target to leave Iraq this year

The U.S. intends to abide by its commitments in the 2008 U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement, including the obligation to complete the drawdown of U.S. forces there by the end of the year, Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said July 6.Any news story that gives a number of U.S. troops remaining in

Commissaries support 'Feds Feed Families' campaign

Commissaries in the U.S. have joined with other government agencies and organizations to support the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive campaign, which runs through Aug. 31. Customers who visit their military store will see marked bins near commissary entrances or exits, where they can donate

Vandenberg hosts Independence Day picnic

TRICARE expectant, new parents survey validates review program

Patients enrolled in TRICARE's Parent Review program are giving high marks to this outreach. Out of 1,037 completed surveys, the great majority of respondents' comments were positive, expressing appreciation for the email service.More than 2,000 healthy babies are born to military families each

Nominees sought for O'Malley award

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2012 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award. The O'Malley Award annually recognizes the wing commander and spouse team whose contributions to the nation, the Air Force, and the local community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive

Air Force chief of staff announces 2011 'Vector'

The Air Force's senior military officer released his vision for the future in the CSAF Vector 2011, which highlights the service's unique contributions to national security and also provides updates and the way ahead on the Air Force's priorities."A year ago I presented a vision for our Air Force,"

ALS graduates 12

The Vandenberg Airman Leadership School held the graduation for Class 2011-Foxtrot at the Pacific Coast Club here June 30. The 12 graduates were from Vandenberg, Los Angeles Air Force Base, and the Guam Air National Guard. The John L. Levitow Award went to Senior Airman Amanda Frederick from the

Wing Staff Agencies perform retreat ceremony

Motorcycle safety: LRS commander speaks from experience

Traveling at 40 mph on a sunny and dry Saturday afternoon, three lanes of northbound traffic on Highway 101 heading toward Santa Barbara from Ventura County quickly merged into two lanes of congested traffic for one motorcyclist Aug. 7, 2010. Returning home after having routine maintenance work

OG gets dose of MADD

A Mothers Against Drunk Driving representative had a sobering message for Team Vandenberg during a visit here June 30 prior to the long Independence Day weekend ahead. Tina Pasco, the executive director for the Los Angeles - Ventura County Chapter of M.A.D.D, spoke to members of the 30th Operations