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  • Dozer operators prepare for upcoming fire season

    Twelve members of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal construction flight here are currently attending the Wildland Fire Dozer Academy training on base April 26 to May 7. The training is an annual, two week, 84-hour wildfire certifying program, which is required for all 30th CES fire dozer

  • Social media sites add dimension to sharing information

    A new Facebook fan page is giving the Air Force community an interactive platform for exchanging news, information and feedback about programs that affect their personal and professional lives. US Air Force Life and Career debuted earlier this year and has captured topics fresh on the minds of Air

  • Vandenberg ALS graduates 25

    The Vandenberg Airman Leadership School held the graduation for Class 2010-Echo on May 4 at the Pacific Coast Club here. The 25 graduates were from Vandenberg, Los Angeles AFB and the Mississippi Air National Guard, Ark. The John L. Levitow Award went to Senior Airman Alison Todd of the 614th Air

  • Summer food safety

    With summer just around the corner, it's time again to dust of the barbecue and get ready to grill.However, grilling without proper food safety in mind could lead to a hospital visit. Team V members are reminded to keep food safety in mind when preparing for a cookout or campout this summer."With

  • AFSO21 Suicide Prevention Team addresses countermeasures to suicide rate

    The results of the Air Force Space Command Suicide Prevention Working Group AFSO21 Suicide Prevention Event were recently briefed to Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla, AFSPC vice commander and AFSO21 Suicide Prevention Event champion, which coincides with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz

  • Lompoc YMCA supports military families

    As part of the Armed Services Young Men's Christian Association and Department of Defense outreach initiative, the Lompoc Family YMCA will provide military families with access to youth development, family strengthening and health and well-being programs at community YMCAs nationwide. Membership

  • Chief of staff to senior enlisted leaders: 'Maximize potential of Airmen'

    The Air Force's top uniformed officer told senior enlisted leaders from across the Air Force here May 4 that the case to maximize the potential and performance of every Airman has never been more compelling."Today, more than ever, tactical effects can have strategic consequences," said Air Force

  • Suicide training, outreach programs available for help

    Along with the current force shaping of Air Force personnel and two ongoing conflicts overseas, each Airman is a vital part of the team - a team that has lost one too many members in 2010 already.Suicide rates across all military branches are on the rise; the Air Force alone, has lost 18 members to

  • Vandenberg Honor Guard recognizes its new 'Centurions'

    The Vandenberg Honor Guard held its unique Centurion Award ceremony at the Vandenberg Honor Guard Training Facility (Building 7420) here May 4. Staff Sgt. Brian Dinkins, a 576th Flight Test Squadron facility maintainer, Senior Airman Jose Porras, a 30th Space Communications Squadron client service

  • It pays to be 'green' at Vandenberg

    The Vandenberg Main Exchange is rewarding military shoppers who are doing their part for the environment through its new "Use a Bag, Save the Planet" initiative. Instead of using traditional plastic bags, retail facilities at Vandenberg are encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags.