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  • JSpOC wins third Omaha Trophy

    The Joint Space Operations Center here received the Omaha Trophy in the Global Operations category for 2008 at a ceremony here Aug. 26. Gen. Kevin Chilton, the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, and Gary Gates, a member of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee, presented the award to

  • SECAF outlines Year of the Air Force Family

    The secretary of the Air Force emphasized the Air Force's firm commitment to its families during his speech at the 2009 Air Force Sergeant's Association Professional Airmen's Conference here August 19. Secretary Michael B. Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz designated July 2009

  • AAFES gas station to close for day

    The Army and Air Force Exchange gas station is scheduled to close from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 for required environmental testing. Only the gas pumps will close, as fuel cannot be dispensed during the testing; the Car Care Center will remain open. The biannual test, which occurs in accordance with

  • Vandenberg launches Minuteman III

    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile configured with a National Nuclear Security Administration test assembly launched from North Vandenberg today at 9:01 a.m. The launch was an operational test to verify the weapon system's reliability and accuracy. The missile carried one

  • TriWest launches tele-behavioral health care to support military

    In support of a Department of Defense initiative to provide U.S. Armed Forces and their families with easy, around-the-clock access to behavioral health support, TriWest Healthcare Alliance announces the launch of the TriWest Online Care program. TRICARE's West Region beneficiaries can access online

  • AFOSI to hold recruitment seminar

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 804 will host a cross-training recruitment presentation 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Vandenberg Center here. Space is limited for the presentation, so interested Airmen must call 606-1852 to reserve a spot. Enlisted members from senior