MDG changes command

Col. Barbara A. Jones, the outgoing commander of the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Pope Field, N.C., took command of the 30th Medical Group here during a ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club at 10 a.m. Aug. 8. Jones replaces Col. Janice D. Wallace, who will depart Vandenberg to serve as the

Vandenberg hosts the 23rd Annual Texas Blowout event

Lompoc chamber to host free military appreciation barbecue

The Lompoc Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host the annual Airmen's Appreciation Barbecue at Cocheo Park here from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 12. The barbecue is free to all military members and family members of deployed personnel. The Lompoc Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts

30th CES members win award for outstanding energy management program

Members of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Energy Conservation Team here were chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of the federal government's outstanding energy and water conservation programs of the year Aug. 3.The Federal Energy and Water Management Awards are awarded annually and

Vandenberg hosts staff sergeant promotion ceremony

Minotaur IV scheduled to launch August 10

VA officials reach out to veterans to explain upcoming changes to GI Bill

Department of Veterans Affairs officials are reaching out to inform veterans of recent changes made by Congress to the Post 9/11 GI Bill that take effect in 2011. "The Post 9/11 GI Bill is incredibly important because it reduces the financial burdens of higher education so that veterans have an

Nominees sought for 2012 Verne Orr Award

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2012 Verne Orr Award. The Air Force Association established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr to recognize mission-oriented unit accomplishments and achievements in utilizing personnel to their full potential in

Air Force officials release E-5 promotion list

The staff sergeant promotion list is now available on the Air Force Personnel Center's website and Air Force Personnel Services website under enlisted promotions. Airmen can also access their Weighed Airman Promotion System score notices at the same time on the Virtual Military Personnel Flight

Vandenberg to host SNCO Induction Ceremony

Vandenberg is scheduled to host a Senior Noncommissioned Officer's Induction Ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club here beginning at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5. "The seminar is designed to provide newly selected master sergeants with an in-depth view of their increased supervisory, leadership and managerial