Vandenberg hosts Space/Communications Symposium

AAFES gas station to close for day

The Army and Air Force Exchange gas station is scheduled to close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 for required environmental testing. Only the gas pumps will close, as fuel cannot be dispensed during the testing; the Car Care Center will remain open. The biannual test, which occurs in accordance with

Vandenberg launches Minuteman III

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile configured with a National Nuclear Security Administration test assembly launched from North Vandenberg today at 9:01 a.m. The launch was an operational test to verify the weapon system's reliability and accuracy. The missile carried one

Vandenberg celebrates Cultural Heritage Day

TriWest launches tele-behavioral health care to support military

In support of a Department of Defense initiative to provide U.S. Armed Forces and their families with easy, around-the-clock access to behavioral health support, TriWest Healthcare Alliance announces the launch of the TriWest Online Care program. TRICARE's West Region beneficiaries can access online

AFOSI to hold recruitment seminar

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 804 will host a cross-training recruitment presentation 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Vandenberg Center here. Space is limited for the presentation, so interested Airmen must call 606-1852 to reserve a spot. Enlisted members from senior

Vandenberg recognizes staff sergeant selects

The Vandenberg Enlisted Action Team will hold a Staff Sergeant Recognition Party at 3 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Pacific Coast Club ballroom here. The dress for military is uniform of the day; for civilians, the dress is daily attire.All of Team Vandenberg is invited to the celebration to recognize the

Gates, Mullen use new media to hear from troops, public

Got questions you'd like to pose directly to the defense secretary or chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? Now is your chance! Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen have launched interactive, virtual town hall sessions through the Internet. The initiatives are part of a broad administration

Leaders issue joint message, define cyber mission

In a joint Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff focus on the alignment of the service's cyberspace mission. "Without question, cyberspace is vital to today's fight and to the future U.S. military advantage over our adversaries," said Air Force Secretary

Staff sergeant promotion list released

More than 100 Team V Airmen were selected for promotion to staff sergeant. Air Force officials selected 15,223 of 30,574 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 49.79 percent. The promotion list is available on the AFPC's public Web site and on the AF portal.