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  • AFI 36-2301 outlines new developmental education guidance

    Air Force Instruction 36-2301, establishing policy and responsibility for developmental education, has undergone substantial revision, officials said Aug. 13.In addition to language governing attendance, eligibility, selection and removal criteria, the revised instruction provides procedures for

  • Vandenberg hosts CDC groundbreaking ceremony

    Team Vandenberg held a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site for a new Child Development Center here Aug. 18.The $13 million, 23,390-square-foot facility will include infant, pre-toddler, toddler and pre-school rooms as well as kitchen, administrative, lobby and outdoor play areas. "What

  • U.S. mission in Iraq officially changes Sept. 1

    A fundamental shift will take place at the end of the month in the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq, a Pentagon official said Aug. 19.The change in mission from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn reflects the improvement in conditions in Iraq and officially will end the U.S. combat mission

  • Drivers be cautious, school is back in session

    As summer comes to a close and children begin to head back to school, the 30th Space Wing Ground Safety Office reminds base personnel to drive vigilantly, on and off base, with safety in mind. Vandenberg has entered the 13th week of the Air Force's 101 Critical Days of Summer Campaign and this

  • 8,800 Air Force employees transition out of NSPS

    The first two waves of Air Force employees have successfully converted out of the National Security Personnel System, leaving less than 30,000 to make the transition.Approximately 8,800 employees were converted out of NSPS during phases I and II on July 4 and July 18. Phases III and IV are scheduled

  • Civilians given 60-day access to records after separating

    Air Force Civilian Service employees are now able to access their electronic Official Personnel Folder for up to 60 days following their date of separation.This new capability allows employees to log into the AFPC Secure website from a personal computer using a user ID and password and download a

  • AAFES officials working double time to correct inadvertent charges

    A processing error resulted in duplicate charges on credit and debit card transactions for some customers at Army Air Force Exchange Service stores."Shoppers who swiped their cards anytime between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9 at an AAFES facility are strongly encouraged to review their statements to see if