Contracting officers procure the 'goods' downrange

A truck slowly pulls up next to the awaiting vehicle, leaving a cloud of dust in its wake. The occupants exit the vehicles, eager to finalize the deal. After a brief discussion, the goods are placed in the truck and payment is made. Both parties shake hands and go their separate ways. While it may

AFSPC facilities excellence winners announced

Please join me in congratulating several members from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron who were recently recognized as star performers in the 2010 Air Force Space Command Facilities Excellence Recognition Program:Ms. Elizabeth WatersMr. Brad KingMr. Bob Griswold These individuals ensure our work and

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AFSPC commander selected for AFA space award

Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander of Air Force Space Command, is the recipient of the 2010 Gen. Thomas D. White U.S. Air Force Space Trophy. Established in 1961, the White Trophy is the Air Force Association's premier space award and recognizes the most outstanding contribution to the nation's

Air Force website offers legal assistance

Next time clients need a will, power of attorney or just have a legal question, they can visit the new Air Force Legal Assistance website at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The website is designed for active-duty and reserve component members, retirees and dependents. Officials created the

Air Force fitness program revision rewards excellent Airmen

Based upon service-wide feedback, Airmen who earn an "excellent" on the new fitness test will now only have to test once a year according to a new revision to the Air Force Fitness Program."We believe this will recognize fitness excellence and serve as an incentive for more Airmen to improve their

AFAF campaign ends in success

The 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund wrapped up recently with $7,492,512.94 in total contributions. This exceeded last year's contribution record by more than $20,000."This was a phenomenal year," said Bill D'Avanzo, the Air Force voting action officer and fundraising chief. "We have a remarkable Air

VA secretary announces new hotline for homeless veterans

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced June 3 the establishment of a new telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans. He made the announcement as he toured the facility at the VA medical center in Canandaigua."It is unacceptable for a single

Vandenberg launches ground-based interceptor

The 30th Space Wing and Missile Defense Agency launched a ground-based interceptor at 3:25 p.m. June 6 from North Vandenberg. The launch was a flight test for a two-stage variant of the operationally-configured three-stage interceptor now deployed at Vandenberg AFB. The test was solely for data