ALS graduates 15

The Vandenberg Airman Leadership School held the graduation for Class 2010-Golf on July 27 at the Pacific Coast Club here. The 15 graduates were from Vandenberg, Los Angeles AFB and the Wisconsin National Guard.The John L. Levitow Award went to Senior Airman Wayne Boteler of the 576th Flight Test

Improved physical training uniform sized for both sexes

The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes."We have received much feedback from the field," said Maj. Eric Habersberger, the deputy chief of the Air Force Uniform Office. "We have made a strong

Vandenberg to hold dedication ceremony

The Air Force will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Ellison Onizuka Satellite Operations Facility, which will be home to the 21st Space Operations Squadron at 10 a.m. here Friday, July 30, 2010.Onizuka Air Force Station, located in Sunnyvale, Calif., officially closed Wednesday, July 28, and

Colonel Kirts takes command of 30th MSG

Col. Kelly Kirts assumed command of the 30th Mission Support Group from Col. Richard Wright in a change-of-command ceremony here July 26.Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the base parade grounds.Colonel Kirts, who previously served as

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" survey a must to let Airmen's viewpoints be known

"Your opinion matters" is the view of Air Force officials on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" survey released July 7 to more than 98,000 randomly selected active-duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members. Selected Airmen have received an e-mail with the survey from Westat, a

Celebrating 25 years of service

Whooping cough may threaten local residents

With whooping cough on the rise in California, it's hard to know when a cough is just a cough or is something much worse. Public health officials and base medical group personnel, who are worried about the staggering number of possible cases, are urging people who suspect a case of whooping cough,

OSI hosts 3rd Annual Bowling Pin Shoot

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 804, hosted its 3rd Annual Bowling Pin Shoot at the Rod and Gun Club here July 23.More than 70 officials from law enforcement agencies that support the 30th Space Wing participated in the annual competition, including the Air Force OSI,

Air Force undersecretary testifies about efficiencies before House committee

The Air Force undersecretary testified before the House Armed Services Committee July 22 about how Air Force officials are working with their Defense Department counterparts to control spending and transform business operations and create efficiencies.Also testifying were Elizabeth McGrath, the DOD

Deadline for voluntary separation pay applications draws near

The extended application period for eligible officers to apply for voluntary separation pay at one and a half times the authorized separation pay rate comes to a close July 31.Officers eligible to apply for VSP include those in year groups 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004, in the grades of major and