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  • Have fun by being safe this Halloween

    Before the carving of jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating, bonfires, apple bobbing and costume parties, Vandenberg's Safety Office reminds base personnel to keep safety in mind on and off the installation during Halloween festivities. The following are a few recommended Halloween safety tips:1)

  • Cyberspace is the new domain of warfare

    With the creation of the U.S. Cyber Command in May and last week's cybersecurity agreement between the departments of Defense and Homeland Security, DOD officials are ready to add cyberspace to sea, land, air and space as the latest domain of warfare, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III

  • October is Energy Awareness Month

    October is nationally recognized as energy awareness month. The Federal Government is the nation's largest energy consumer. Each Airman, civilian or contractor can do their part to make the Air Force more energy efficient. Here are some energy saving tips:-- Get in the habit of turning off lights

  • LEAP program grows with second selection board

    The Air Force Language and Culture Center added 260 participants from more than 400 active-duty officer and cadet applicants to the Language Enabled Airman Program during its selection board in September, officials said here Oct. 15.The Air Force program has grown since its first board, when 192

  • CJCS: Air Force has 'led the way' in energy security

    The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff lauded the Air Force for its commitment to energy security during the Pentagon Energy Security Event here Oct. 13."The Air Force is pushing forward, focusing on three goals of reducing demand, increasing supply through renewable and alternative sources, and

  • Vandenberg holds memorial service for fallen Airman

    A memorial service was held for a fallen Vandenberg Airman at the Base Chapel Oct. 13. Hundreds of people filled the chapel's pews to pay their final respects to Senior Airman Daniel Johnson, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician who was killed in action Oct. 5 west

  • General Schwartz discusses change in the U.S. Air Force

    The world has changed and the United States Air Force must change too, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said Oct. 12 at the National Press Club here.General Schwartz made the point that political leaders have been dealing with the effects of globalization since the 1970s, but that the

  • 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

    Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of