AFSPC nominates Vandenberg Airman for AF leadership award

Team, it gives me great pride to announce one of our own as the Air Force Space Command Senior Enlisted Nominee for the 2009 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award. Please join me in congratulating Master Sgt. Billy C. Ferguson Jr. of the 576th Flight Test Squadron. This award recognizes the

New vice chief of staff takes office

Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler is the new vice chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. William M. Fraser III who held the position since October 2008. General Chandler comes to the Pentagon after two years of service as commander of Pacific Air Forces; Air Component Commander for U.S.

Protocol makes great impressions

They are prepared 24 hours a day to perform their mission with the utmost professionalism. However, they don't man checkpoints or turn wrenches on aircraft. Instead, the members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Protocol Office are available whenever called upon to greet Grand Slam Wing

Base club receives updated look

The Pacific Coast Club Enlisted Lounge is receiving a facelift and is scheduled to reopen Sept. 3. The renovations were made to bring the club into the 21st century to attract more customers and compete with the local clubs. The Enlisted Lounge renovation has two phases. The first phase will consist

Team V stays 'Fit to Fight'

Vandenberg hosts Education Fair

TRICARE automates Prime enrollment fees

TRICARE customer currently paying TRICARE Prime enrollment fees will soon be required to change the way they make payments. As early as 2010, TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who pay enrollment fees will be required to make their payments electronically. When these changes become effective, TRICARE will

Air Force 'Inspire' tour brings airpower to Santa Maria

Vandenberg members will have an opportunity to get an up-close look at the U.S. Air Force "Inspire" interactive road show during the annual Thunder Over the Valley fly-in at the Santa Maria Airport on Aug 29-30. The annual fly-in event marks the Santa Maria Museum of Flight's 25th anniversary and is

Construction begins on California Boulevard

Vandenberg Honor Guard recognizes two new 'Centurions'

Two Vandenberg Honor Guard members were recognized with the Centurion Award at a ceremony here Aug. 25. Staff Sgt. Kevin Flores and Senior Airman Vicente Valdovinos earned the award by completing 100 honor guard details. Winning the Centurion Award is difficult, said retired Chief Master Sgt. Norm