AAFES Market Basket Survey results now available

The results of an exhaustive Market Basket Survey that show the Army & Air Force Exchange Service saves authorized shoppers 20.38 percent, compared to other retailers.The results are now available at http://www.aafes.com/docs/valuestory.htm. The complete results, sorted by category of merchandise,

Airman awarded for Communication Excellence

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize Senior Airman Matthew Plew of the 30th Space Wing Public Affairs. Airman Plew was recently recognized with the Communication Excellence Award, Airman Category. This prestigious award is a testament to his professionalism and dedication. His performance

Airman's Roll Call: Military training instructors

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the Air Force's need for more military training instructors to meet the demands of increasing end strength. Air Force officials will recruit about 4,000 additional enlisted Airmen per year during the next two years to boost manning to 332,700. Currently, the

Obama vows not to waver in America's defense

President Barack Obama pledged a "prudent use" of military power as the nation works toward "ushering in a new era of peace" in his inaugural address to the nation Jan. 20 here. "Our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and

Undefeated weekend for Team V varsity teams

Vandenberg's men's and women's varsity basketball teams went undefeated Saturday and Sunday in separate tournaments. The Vandenberg Hawks fought to beat Travis AFB 97-95, but dominated Edwards AFB, 76-69. The Lady Hawks ruled the roost all weekend, beating 29 Palms 47-29, Los Angeles AFB 74-53, and

Comptroller officer recognized as best in AFSPC

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize 2nd Lt. Justin Kuchta of the 30th Comptroller Squadron. Lieutenant Kuchta was recently recognized as the Air Force Space Command Financial Management Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter. This prestigious award is a testament to his

EOD detonates old munitions cache

Delta II scheduled to light morning sky at Vandenberg

A Delta II is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex-2 here between 2 - 3 a.m. Wednesday. The rocket will carry the NOAA-N Prime polar-orbiting weather satellite for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The NOAA-N Prime satellite will improve weather forecasting and

CDC earns accreditation from national organization

The Vandenberg Child Development Center recently received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The accreditation was based on an inspection that focused on 10 different standards of care throughout each classroom at the CDC. However, before the center

Lose more with Weight-Loss Warriors

The Vandenberg Fitness Center designs many programs to help active duty members, retirees, dependants, Department of Defense civilians and base contractors become more interested in physical fitness. One such program, the 12-week incentive program Weight-Loss Warriors, came to a close recently with