VA officials testing quicker access to medical records

Department of Veterans Affairs officials are working to significantly reduce the average time needed to obtain health-care records from private physicians with the help of a private contractor and the Internet to speed claims decisions. "Innovations that will speed, simplify or improve our services

JFCC Space, 14th Air Force Commander Discusses Future at U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium

Lt. Gen. Larry James, the commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC Space) and 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), discussed the future of his command during a keynote address Nov. 2 at the U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium in Omaha, Neb.General James stated that the

First sergeants prepare Thanksgiving Day baskets for Airmen

White House officials condemn North Korean attack

White House officials condemned the North Korean artillery attack against the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong Nov. 23."The United States strongly condemns this attack and calls on North Korea to halt its belligerent action and to fully abide by the terms of the Armistice Agreement," according to a

Volunteers, donations needed for Vandenberg's Christmas Eve 'Wagon'

As the holiday season draws near, the Vandenberg community is reminded of a special volunteer opportunity in which every person, with base access, can participate. The Vandenberg Ho Ho Wagon is a group of volunteers who assemble every year to deliver food and beverages to base employees who are at

Services meet new fiscal year with recruiting success

Defense Department officials announced the services' recruiting and retention numbers for the first month of the new fiscal year, as well as a change in the way they report recruiting numbers to the public.The services already are off to a good start, with both active and Reserve components meeting

Influx of stop loss claims may cause approval delays

An influx of claims in October and November by members applying for retroactive stop loss special pay is leading to an increased processing time as the Dec. 3 deadline nears.Air Force Personnel Center officials here said applicants can anticipate the processing time to take from 10 to 12 weeks from

Musicians band together to release CD 'For the Troops IV' for America's military

As a thank you to military members for their service and sacrifice, Grammy Award-nominated musician John Ondrasik and 13 other artists are contributing their talents to CD "For the Troops IV." Beginning Nov. 22, the CD is available for free download to active duty Service members, veterans and their

Vandenberg's VAQ units to receive upgrade

The Visiting Airman Quarters at the Vandenberg Lodge are undergoing an extensive $1.1 million room upgrade now through the end of December. A total of 60 VAQ units will receive a complete facelift which includes new paint, carpeting and all new furnishings, fixtures and equipment. Following the Air

Students' PPOD with CubeSats ready for upcoming Vandenberg launch

On Nov. 16, aerospace engineering students at California Polytechnic State University here put the finishing touches on a project slated to carry the first education package on a NASA expendable launch vehicle (Taurus XL) scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Feb. 23, 2011. The