Trail ride with wing leadership

Military charities see green when Airmen 'Go Green'

TRICARE West Region beneficiaries can assist military families and help save the environment with a simple click of a mouse. Now through March 31, when a TRICARE beneficiary chooses to "Go Green" and opts-in for paperless statements, TriWest will contribute $5 to one of the following military

Air Force 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal training detailed

Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our

1st Sgt.'s Council Pancake Breakfast Event

Top Doctor Cites Importance of Psychological Health

Psychological health is among the military's most critical and most promising areas of medical treatment, the Defense Department's assistant secretary for health affairs said Feb. 8.Speaking at the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury's Warrior Resilience

National Security Space Strategy targets safety, stability

The National Security Space Strategy released Feb. 4 responds to the realities of a space environment that is increasingly crowded, challenging and competitive, senior Defense Department officials said."The National Security Space Strategy represents a significant departure from past practice," said

Force shaping board targets overmanned specialties

Officials are convening the 2011 Force Shaping Board May 9 at the Air Force Personnel Center here to reduce the number of officers in specified specialties and year groups as part of the service's force management efforts to meet its end strength.This board is one of a variety of voluntary and

Vandenberg launches Minotaur I

A Minotaur I rocket was launched from Space Launch Complex-8 here at 4:26 a.m. (PST) Feb. 6. The rocket carried a national security payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.Col. Richard Boltz, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority."I am extremely proud of the large group

Minotaur I launch delayed

The launch of a Minotaur I launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex-8 here has been delayed due to a power issue affecting mandatory range safety equipment.During the countdown, Western Range controllers observed a power fluctuation on a transmitter used to maintain positive control over the launch

Minotaur I launch scheduled

A Minotaur I rocket is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex-8 here Feb. 5 at 4:26 a.m. PST.The rocket will be carrying a national security payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.Technicians from the 1st Air and Space Test Squadron here executed emplacement of the rocket's lower and