Newest Air Force command hiring now for top priority mission

The Air Force Global Strike Command is aggressively working to hire the best people available for one of the Air Force's top priorities--reinvigorating the nuclear enterprise. Active-duty, civilian and Guard and Reserve, especially those with nuclear experience, are being encouraged to apply for

Respite child care expands to all 50 states

It's a few hours a month, but the break the Armed Services YMCA Respite Child Care program provides parents with a deployed spouse always is welcome. And since the program's Oct. 1 nationwide expansion, many more parents will benefit.The Armed Services YMCA, as part of a Defense Department contract,

Vandenberg team members help earn environmental award

A Coastal American Partnership, an action-oriented group dedicated to restoring and preserving coastal eco-systems, awarded members of Vandenberg and the Purisima Point Least Tern Management Team with the 2009 Coastal America Partnership Award Nov. 6.The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental

Leaders send holiday safety message

The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family a holiday safety message and remind all to celebrate responsibly.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz issued the following message: "Happy Holidays! Whether you are deployed, stationed

Vandenberg Fire extinguishes fire near Lompoc Gate

Boat washes ashore at Minuteman Beach

Holiday memories could net share of $2,500 in AAFES shopping sprees

The holidays are a great time of year to enjoy special moments and create lasting memories with friends and family. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is encouraging military shoppers to share those memories for a shot at a $1,000 shopping spree in the "Memories Etched in Images Holiday Photo

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Wounded warrior program continues assisting Airmen and their families

Air Force leaders remain committed to the service's top investments: Airmen and their families. In support of a Defense Department initiative to return wounded warriors to productive military service or civilian life, Air Force officials here have revised several personnel policies. These policies

New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the