Team V announces its quarterly award winners

Team V firefighters prepare for Firefighter Combat Challenge competition

Commander implements travel restrictions

(Editor's note: The following article is a letter from the 30th Space Wing commander to all military, Department of Defense civilians, contractors, dependents and geographically separated units of the 30th SW.) As many of you have seen in the media over the past several months, Mexico is affected by

14th Air Force welcomes new Vice Commander

The 14th Air Force recently added a new picture to its leadership board. Brig. Gen. Steve DePalmer became the new vice commander of the 14th Air Force June 30. He is taking the position after a stint as the 53rd Wing commander at Eglin AFB, Fla. "I am excited to be here at Vandenberg," General

Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen

Air Force Personnel Center officials here provided updates to the field recently on the Air Force implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The updates, effective Aug. 1, include guidance on how eligible Airmen can choose to transfer part or all of their educational benefits to family members

Registration begins for Annual Kids Fire Camp

The Vandenberg Fire Department will host its annual Kids Fire Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at Fire Station 2 here. There are only 26 slots available for children, 8 to 12 years old, of military members, DOD civilians and contractors. "This is a great opportunity for the kids of Vandenberg to

AFCEA set to host space communications symposium

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association will host the Space/Communications Integration Symposium from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Pacific Coast Club here. The symposium is meant to stimulate local interest in communications, electronics and intelligence as they relate to the

Joan Orr Spouse Award open for nominations

Air Force members can now submit nominations for their spouse as the 2010 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year. The period of the award runs Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009. The Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award is sponsored by the Air Force Association and honors the significant contributions made by

CMSAF addresses House Armed Services subcommittee

The chief master sergeant of the Air Force gave testimony before the Military Personnel Subcommittee for Family Support Programs here July 22. "We will remain engaged on our family support programs, and we plan on constantly improving the programs we already have in effect," said Chief Master Sgt.

LRS Airmen recognized for their efforts overseas

Two Airmen from the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron here were recently recognized for their efforts during a six-month deployment to Camp Victory, Iraq. Senior Airmen Talbert Knepshield and David Haldi, both 30th LRS vehicle operators, were tasked to a joint service operation in which both of the