Executive Order bans texting while driving for federal employees

In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging

Reconstitution of materials supports fight, saves money

Members of the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron here began to prepare for the drawdown of servicemembers serving in Iraq by starting to reconstitute their materials and equipment here. Soon after arriving in June, members of the 407th ECES completed an inventory of all items from

Vandenberg participates in Fire Prevention Week activities

Be AAFES’ buddy for a chance to win $1,000

Facebook, Twitter and now even your inbox. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever before to "rediscover the value" at Base Exchanges via the Internet. AAFES' "Buddy List," for example, is delivering weekly e-mails focused on worldwide and local promotions to

Web site offers help for military families in transition

Sixteen-year-old Robyn Lutzkanin loves the military. As a military child, she said she has moved often and enjoys seeing new places and meeting new people. "It really opens your eyes up to the world," Robyn added. But she admited to dreading the transition of moving to that new place and having to

AFPC releases supplemental promotion list

The Air Force Personnel Center sent out the supplemental promotion list for staff sergeant Oct. 8. Six Team V senior airmen were selected:Lauren Daniels, 30th Security Forces SquadronAdam Fairbanks, 30th Civil Engineer SquadronDavid Haldi, 30th Logistics Readiness SquadronTalbert Knepshield, 30th

Vandenberg Fire receives international accreditation

The Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc., recently awarded Vandenberg Fire with the renowned Commission on Fire Accreditation International in September. "Earning the CFAI has been a huge accomplishment for Vandenberg Fire," said Vandenberg Fire Chief Mark Farias. "This CFAI is open to fire

Vandenberg successfully launches Delta II

Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 today at 11:51 a.m. The rocket carried WorldView-2, a high-resolution, remote-sensing satellite, into polar orbit. With confirmation of the payload's delivery into orbit and signal acquisition, the launch was pronounced a

Blaze no match for combined effort

A combined effort of Vandenberg's fire departments and other base and local agencies lead to a quick response to a fire that started here Sept. 30. The fire that erupted near Vandenberg's main gate quickly scorched through the dry terrain burning approximately 600 acres. "Since the day had been

New AFSPC Vice Commander: Focus is on greater capabilities, family, health

Humbled and honored by his new assignment, Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla recognizes the importance of the command and has been actively learning the ropes. "AFSPC is going to be the lead major command for two of the Air Force warfighting domains," said General