VA officials create faster health care benefits application process for veterans

As part of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki's effort to streamline access to benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs officials have removed the signature requirement for veterans who electronically submit an online 10-10EZ "Application for Health Benefits." "This singular action will

Defense panel calls for more force structure changes

Defense Department officials must plan to maintain recent additions to the ground forces for the foreseeable future and boost their long-range strike, maritime and cyber capability to confront global trends and threats, the Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel told Congress Aug. 3.William

Nonappropriated fund human resources issues addressed during conference

Nearly 100 Air Force human resources professionals met here recently for the 2010 Nonappropriated Fund Human Resources worldwide conference.This was the first time the conference has been held since 2003, and it included topics on NAF employee recruiting, labor relations, retention methods and new

576th FLTS changes command

Vandenberg prepares for 22nd Annual Texas Blowout

The 392nd Training Squadron is scheduled to host the 22nd Annual Texas Blowout fundraiser at Cocheo Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug 13. Proceeds from the fundraiser will pay for this year's Operation Kids Christmas, an annual event in which the men and women of Vandenberg sponsor approximately 200

Obama reaffirms commitment to veteran care

Caring for veterans is a moral obligation, President Barack Obama said Aug. 2 in a speech at the Disabled American Veterans National Convention in Atlanta. "Every American who has ever worn the uniform must know this: your country is going to take care of you when you come home," President Obama

Defense Department officials launch 'Lessons Learned' blog

For anyone who has served in the military, whether in uniform or as a family member, the concept of sharing lessons learned is a familiar one. A new Defense Department blog that launches Aug. 2 seeks to bring those lessons to an accessible online platform.Titled "In Their Own Words: Lessons Learned

DOD officials announce school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy

Department of Defense officials announced July 30 the school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy. The policy will adjust fee ranges in child care programs across the services and will be implemented no later than Sept. 30. Changes will impact families who have children enrolled in DOD child

Vandenberg welcomes 21st SOPS, new facility

Vandenberg hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Ellison Onizuka Satellite Operations Facility here, the new home to the 21st Space Operations Squadron, at 10 a.m. July 30. Lt. Gen. Larry James, 14th Air Force commander, was the presiding official. The 21st SOPS is a

Air Force-level award winners recognized at Vandenberg

Some of our own were recently recognized as Air Force-level winners for the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Awards Competition. This marks the 15th year of the DOD competition that recognizes outstanding performers for their heroism, dedication to duty, outstanding achievements and