Exchange Online Mall now taking vacation reservations

The Exchange Service's Exchange Online Mall has partnered with the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to help troops take a break without going broke. Now, any authorized exchange shopper can log on to the Exchange Online Mall and book a vacation, including 7-night Alaskan Cruises

V_ndenberg: She'd like to buy a vowel

A Vandenberg contractor recently had the opportunity to be a contestant on the television game show Wheel of Fortune on March 5. Jenny Rojek, a 576th Flight Launch Test Squadron logistics forms specialist, stumbled upon an application to become a contestant on the show while browsing the Internet

Delta II launch scheduled

A Delta II rocket is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex-2 here, between 1:24 and 1:52 p.m. May 5. The rocket will carry an experimental satellite into polar orbit to perform the Missile Defense Agency's Space Tracking and Surveillance System Advanced Technology Risk Reduction mission.

Military child excels thanks to unique opportunities

At 12 years old, she has already endured four permanent changes of station including one overseas, but that hasn't stopped her from excelling in the community or receiving high marks in school - in fact it has given her more opportunity.Khamis Peoples isn't your average seventh-grader. As a daughter

Proposed Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability rules explained

With Department of Veterans Affairs representatives ready to begin accepting sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill May 1, Defense Department officials are working to get word out on the proposed policy regarding the bill's transferability provisions to help servicemembers decide if the new benefit is

Vandenberg Airmen walk for hope

Vandenberg Air Force Base Airmen participated in the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis in downtown San Luis Obispo on April 26. Team captain Airman 1st Class Laura Blanco, a Vandenberg 30th Medical Group public health technician, started the team in honor of her father, who has suffered from multiple

Volleyball in full swing at Vandenberg

AFPC 'Spread the Word' team to brief Vandenberg

An Air Force Personnel Center "Spread the Word" team will conduct briefings at the base theater May 6 to allow Team Vandenberg to address concerns and provide feedback to AFPC personnel. The briefings, which take place 9 - 10:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 pm., also provide information on personnel issues and

'Perspective' focuses on diversity

In his latest 'Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman focuses on diversity and how it strengthens the greatest Air Force in the world. "This diversity enables successful action across the full spectrum of operations," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley.

Airmen's investment in AAFES pays off for entire military community

While many retailers struggled or even closed their doors, in 2008 the Exchange benefit continued to pay dividends for military families. Strong sales and earnings at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities, the Exchange Online Store and Exchange Catalogs helped deliver more than $260 million