AFSPC command chief advocates for Space Airmen at AFA forum

The merits and issues affecting the men and women of Air Force Space Command were brought to the forefront during a Command Chief Master Sergeant Forum during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 14 near the nation's capitol. More than 150 conference

Minuteman launch rescheduled

The launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed operational test Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile has been rescheduled to launch from north Vandenberg Friday, Sept. 17, between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m.The missile's single unarmed re-entry vehicle is expected to travel approximately

Group fitness classes offered at Vandenberg

DOD to reduce fuel, water consumption

Defense Department officials plan to reduce the military's water and fossil fuels consumption by more than 20 percent in the next decade, under an Obama administration plan to make government agencies better stewards of the environment.Ashton B. Carter, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition,

SecAF reflects on year's accomplishments, looks ahead in 'State of the Air Force' speech

Air Force leaders will continue to use technology, efficient resourcing strategies and Airmen to strengthen combat power and meet changing security environment demands, the service's top civilian said during his keynote address at the 2010 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference Sept. 13.

Minuteman III launch scheduled

An unarmed operational test of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled to launch from north Vandenberg Sept. 15 between 3:01 - 9:01 a.m.The launch is one of a series of operational tests to determine the weapon system's reliability and accuracy. The missile's single unarmed

CES recognized for energy efforts

Acknowledged for leading the way in energy reduction, the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, received the Reducing Energy Awareness Program award in during the GovEnergy Conference in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 19.The award, which recognizes the outstanding efforts in reducing Air Force facility energy

SFS member excels at NRA shooting competition

A 30th Security Forces Squadron member here recently received recognition for his performances at the 2010 National Rifle Association's Rifle Championship from July 29 to Aug. 14 at Camp Perry, Ohio. Senior Airman Edward Mauss, a 30th SFS mobility technician, earned first place recognition among his

Vandenberg prepares for ECSS

Department joins in call for innovative solutions

Defense Department officials are putting some of their most vexing challenges on the Internet for the public to help solve as part of a new initiative to invite creative solutions to government problems.Pentagon officials submitted four challenges to the Challenge.gov website that launched today.