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March 31, 2009
NGeS system simplifies VAFB workflows

Vandenberg introduced the Next Generation eStaffing online computer system here March 30. "The system will greatly change the operation of workflows around Vandenberg for the better," said Senior Airman DeShawn Little, a 30th Space Communications Squadron knowledge operation manager. "The system
March 27, 2009
Space, missile Soldiers hold conference at Vandenberg

The Army's Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command held its annual Senior Enlisted Leaders Training Course here March 23-27. Coming from posts as close as Colorado to as far as Japan, Army senior noncommissioned officers discussed everything throughout the week-long course
March 27, 2009
Vandenberg Airman honored for volunteerism

An NCO from the National Reconnaissance Office at Vandenberg was recently selected by the American Legion for the Spirit of Service award. Staff Sgt. Joshua Young won the award at the NRO level and will now compete at Air Force Space Command. The Spirit of Service award is presented to an enlisted
March 27, 2009
Base to receive $32 million from recovery act

The Air Force Space Command recently announced that Vandenberg will receive more than $32 million as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Barack Obama Feb. 17. Vandenberg has designated the funds to numerous projects around the base and the local
March 27, 2009
Airman's Roll Call: Stimulus package to aid Airmen

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the $1.7 billion in Defense-related appropriations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and what effect it will have on the Air Force. With a focus on Airmen care, families and environmental stewardship, the Air Force's portion of the stimulus
March 26, 2009
AAFES-backed gift cards deliver support, peace of mind during tumultuous times

Retailers and gift card suppliers closing their doors have left thousands of Americans holding millions of dollars of worthless pre-paid plastic. Soldiers and Airmen even experienced a scare last month when a gift certificate vendor of the Department of Defense's oldest and largest exchange service,
March 26, 2009
F-22 crash claims life of Edwards pilot

An Air Force F-22 Raptor crash March 25 near here claimed the life of an Air Force veteran and Lockheed Martin test pilot. David Cooley, 49, of Palmdale, Calif., died when the F-22 he was piloting crashed northeast of the base here. Mr. Cooley worked as a test pilot with Lockheed Martin, and was
March 25, 2009
PCC hosts annual awards ceremony

The 14th Air Force Annual Awards Ball was held at the Pacific Coast Club here March 21. "The 14th Air Force has thousands of dedicated warriors who contribute to the fight year-round," said Chief Master Sgt. James MacKinley, the 14th Air Force command chief. "Our space war fighters clearly give the
March 25, 2009
LRS members take annual logistics awards

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the men and women of the 30th Space Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron. They were recently honored in several categories of the 2008 Annual Logistics Readiness Individual Awards: Col. Cynthia Benulis Air Force Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of
March 24, 2009
Senior leaders speak out on diversity, equal opportunity

Officials in the Air Force Equal Opportunity Office and the Strategic Diversity Integration Office joined forces to produce a video that demonstrates the commitment of senior Air Force leaders to diversity and equal opportunity programs. In the video titled "Diversity and Equal Opportunity in Our