Pentagon strategy addresses energy challenges

Reducing demand, finding alternative energy sources and improving the energy security of military operations are among the goals of the Defense Department's operational energy strategy, a senior Pentagon official said here July 19.Sharon Burke, the assistant secretary of defense for operational

Air Force further reduces officers eligible for RIF

Sufficient voluntary separations have resulted in the removal of several competitive categories from the September 2011 reduction-in-force board, according to Air Force officials. In April, Air Force officials announced the removal of chaplains and medical service corps officers from the board.

'Air Force Spouse of the Year' named by Military Spouse magazine

The wife of a California Air National Guard pilot and mother of three has been named the Air Force Spouse of the Year by Military Spouse Magazine and Armed Forces Insurance.Megan Glynn, the wife of Maj. Matt Glynn, who is assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing at Channel Islands ANG Station near Oxnard,

Air Force releases updated dress and appearance instructions

The Air Force's instruction on dress and personal appearance recently received an appearance upgrade with the release of the updated instruction July 18. Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance, received the facelift after several years of interim updates as uniform items were

One of Vandenberg's own honored as one of Air Force's greatest

A member of Vandenberg's Dental Flight has been named one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Staff Sgt. Nora Limjoco, a dental lab technician, was selected based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements."It's an honor," she said. "I went and competed

30th LCG opens training facility

Vandenberg Main Exchange celebrates grand opening

Vandenberg's Main Exchange celebrated its grand opening here July 15, offering Vandenberg shoppers their first glimpse at the newly renovated facility. The renovations made to the facility were quite extensive to include the lighting, floors and a completely new check out area. Col. Richard Boltz,

30th MDG earns outstanding in HSI

Members of the 30th Medical Group completed their Health Services Inspection here July 15 with an overall rating of outstanding.Inspections of the medical treatment facilities are required to ensure full compliance. The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and Health Services

Vandenberg welcomes SpaceX

Six Tips to Save Your Child from Drowning

Three children die every day from drowning.It's the leading cause of death from an injury for children ages 1-4 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mid-summer is prime time for water fun, but it can also be deadly, if parents aren't careful.The Red Cross