DVA finds errors in Post-9/11 GI Bill advanced payments

Recently, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs mistakenly made Post-9/11 GI Bill advanced payments of $3,000 to Airmen who are ineligible to receive the benefit due to their active-duty status. The DVA is now cautioning Airmen not to apply for the benefit in order to avoid having to make

PCC hosts Chief’s Recognition Ceremony

Vandenberg hosts National Prayer Breakfast

Air Force Cyber numbered Air Force achieves initial operational capability

The commander of Air Force Space Command certified 24th Air Force for its initial operational capability Jan. 22 here. This milestone designation means that 24th Air Force Airmen are capable of performing critical elements of their mission.As a part of reaching IOC, the 24th Air Force staff and its

Chairman cites need for rapid health care solutions

Defense Department officials must work quickly to surmount a stigma that's preventing servicemembers from seeking help for the signature wounds of today's wars, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Jan. 25. "We are clearly just beginning to deal with the long-term effects of the signature

Official notes health system's 'amazing' impact

The Defense Department's Military Health System has never played a clearer or more important role in the security of the nation, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs said Jan. 25. "I'm very, very proud of the great strides we all have made to date," Ellen P. Embrey told an audience

Wing leadership addresses traffic concerns

Construction continues at the Lompoc Gate through June 8 as the gate undergoes necessary security upgrades.Only inbound government vehicles and commercial vehicles requiring inspection will be allowed entry during the construction period; all other vehicles must use alternate gates.Additionally, the

SFS men’s basketball squad shoots down Lady Hawks

SFS members collect donations for Haitian relief

In collaboration with the Vandenberg Peacekeeper Association, members from the 30th Security Forces Squadron here are currently collecting monetary donations to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.Representatives from the 30th SFS will collect donations through Jan. 29 for the American Red

AFRC class helps servicemembers transition to civilian life

Regardless of the direction servicemembers take after separating from the military, the Airman and Family Readiness Center here provides a service to active duty members called the Transition Assistance Program.Backed by congress and facilitated by the Department of Labor, TAP is designed to meet