EM program takes proactive measures to save lives

During a base emergency, the community is divided into two groups of people; people who are in need of help and people who are prepared to provide help. Falling in the latter of the two categories are the people associated with the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's Emergency Management program."This

AF Personnel Center news service keeps Airmen informed

An electronic news service featuring the latest Air Force manpower, personnel and services information is available to help Airmen make informed decisions about their careers.More than 15,000 members subscribe to the Manpower, Personnel and Services News Service. However, Air Force leaders encourage

Breakers hosts quarterly birthday celebration

Three found guilty of trespassing

A federal magistrate judge found three people guilty of trespassing on Vandenberg Air Force Base during separate but related cases heard at the federal magistrate court in Santa Barbara July 15.The trespass citations, issued at varying dates, stemmed from each individual violating ban and barment

Officials announce NCO retraining program dates

Approximately 4,345 Airmen will have the opportunity beginning July 15 to retrain as part of the fiscal 2011 NCO Retraining Program, Air Force officials announced.The NCORP is a two-phase program designed to sustain the enlisted force by moving second-term and career Airmen from overage Air Force

Air Force officials launch new uniform website

Air Force officials launched a new public website this month to help educate and inform Airmen about the service's dress and appearance standards and policies. Air Force Directorate of Service's Uniforms and Recognition Branch officials, in conjunction with officials from the Air Force Personnel

Conserving for the future generation

Working to conserve base resources and provide for future generations here, the 30th Space Wing is focusing on conserving and reducing its water use. The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron is working with building managers, housing officials and the local community to teach environmental stewardship

President Obama announces return of the SAVE award

President Barack Obama wants federal employees to submit their ideas for eliminating government waste and saving American taxpayers' money as part of the 2010 SAVE, or securing Americans' value and efficiency, award program. President Obama made the announcement in a video on the White House website

Survey will permit informed decisions, official says

Survey responses on the possible repeal of the law that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military will allow leaders to make informed decisions, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said July 10.The survey was designed to be a confidential conversation between a Defense Department

VA eases claims process for veterans with PTSD

The Veterans Affairs Department will publish a final regulation July 13 intended to ease the claims process and improve access to health care for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. The new rule, to be published in the Federal Register, will relax the evidence requirement if the PTSD