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

Earth Day fair brightens Vandenberg

Athletes, Vandenberg win at Special Olympics

Vandenberg hosted the 21st Annual Special Olympics presented by Northern Santa Barbara County at 9 a.m. April 25 at the base track. The 2009 Harry Wood Area Games opening ceremony officially began as a group of Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron, running in formation, brought a torch in

Vandenberg remains proactive as the H1N1 flu continues to spread

The Center for Disease Control has confirmed 64 cases of the H1N1 flu in the United States as of April 28; seven in California.The 30th Medical Group here is staying vigilant for the symptoms as appointments are made through sick-call procedures.The H1N1 strand, unlike normal flu strands, is