Vandenberg civilian receives AETC award

We are pleased to announce Mr. Anthony McDonald of the 533rd Training Squadron as the Air Education and Training Command winner for the 60th Annual William A. Jump Memorial Award. The William A. Jump Memorial Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding service in administration and

Vandenberg firefighters welcome flame of innovation

Members of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Vandenberg fire department used east housing here to test theories on how to better fight fires May 12-15. Engineers from the Tyndall AFB, Fla., laboratory tested a high-pressure nozzle system against the traditional nozzle system here to see if

Team V to compete at national level

Vandenberg members are participating in the National Presidential Challenge here May 1 through July 24 in an effort to encourage a less sedentary lifestyle. The challenge began as the Presidential Physical Fitness Award in 1966 and tested the fitness of school-aged children across the nation. Over

New uniforms: Comfortable, functional are goals

Officials from the Uniform Program Office here continue to work for Airmen, researching and purchasing uniforms that provide more function, protection and comfort. The Air Force chief of staff met with office personnel April 21 for an update on clothing issues Airmen face as they support global

Vandenberg ALS graduates 12

The Vandenberg Airman Leadership School graduated 12 Airmen in a ceremony here May 14.The graduates of Class 2009-Delta were from Vandenberg, Los Angeles AFB and the Oregon Air National Guard. The John L. Levitow Award went to Staff Sgt. Lindsay Ahonen of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron. Senior

AAFES offers $1,000 prize in video contest

All is not quiet on the set as Base Exchange shoppers still have more than a month to showcase their creative skills in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "It's My Benefit 2" video contest. Dubbed "Rediscover the Value of AAFES," the video competition focuses on 30-second to one-minute

Members control quality of move through new survey

The Department of Defense recently made changes to household goods movement procedures, offering military members a chance to directly influence the selection of movers. People who have household goods shipped on official orders can fill out a customer satisfaction survey within seven days from

Air Force selects 47 Team V members for master sergeant

Adrian Abayari, National Reconnaisance OfficeNorris Agnew, 30th Space Wing Public Affairs Christian Ambrose, 614th Space Communications Squadron Joseph Berlotti, 30th Security Forces Michael Bowen, 18th Intelligence Michael Chamberlain, 30th Civil Engineer Charesse Craig, 381st Training Support

TRICARE offers help for depression

Depression can strike anyone, but the symptoms can be dramatically different between men and women. Signs and symptoms According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 20 million people are currently dealing with depression. Servicemembers exposed to traumatic events during their

Parking rules near fitness center change