Keep on rockin’ with second CD ‘For the Troops’

A number of top musical acts want to thank servicemembers for their service and the sacrifices they make for the United States with the release of a new "For the Troops II" CD, available now for free download at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Web site, www.aafes.com. Active duty service

Vehicle stopped at base gate with suspicious packages

A man was stopped at the Vandenberg Air Force Base main gate at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 30 because of suspicious packages in his vehicle. When questioned about the content of the packages, he would not say what was in them. Security forces personnel were called out as well as the fire department and

Thunderbirds release 2009 air show schedule

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," has announced its 2009 air show schedule. In their 56th season, the Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform more than 73 shows in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Far East. Entering his second season, Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, the team's

DOD officials expand eligibility for expeditionary medal

Department of Defense officials recently expanded the areas of eligibility for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The approved additions are two countries - Morocco and Burkina Faso - and Operation Nomad Shadow, with an initial area of eligibility of Turkey and Northern Iraq. In March

Commander releases newest BTZ selectees

It gives me great pleasure to announce this quarter's Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion selectees: Airman 1st Class Gorgeous Harper,  381st Training Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Andrew Satran, 30th Space Wing Public Affairs Airman 1st Class Laura Vargas,  30th Space Wing Their hard work and

Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus visited the men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command Tracks Santa Battle Cab in preparation for his Christmas Eve journey Dec. 23 at Peterson Air Force Base. Santa received a Federal Aviation Administration, weather and air mission brief from Maj. Gen. John H.

Happy holidays

Team V encouraged to avoid Lompoc Gate

Security forces and 30th Space Wing leadership are asking Team V members to avoid using the Lompoc Gate for non-commercial base access. Construction work and holiday traffic have caused backups at the Lompoc Gate recently. "The primary reason for the backup is a 'surge' in base-wide construction

Team V member joins SNCOs after being STEP promoted

Lt. Gen. Larry James, the 14th Air Force commander, promoted Michael Worden, the 30th Launch Group training manager, to the rank of master sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.STEP is a highly visible promotion recognition program used to recognize the outstanding

Admiral Mullen sends best wishes for the holiday

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sends the following holiday message: Throughout our history, when faced with war at this special time of the year, American servicemen and women have risen with crisis and fought with valor while providing their fellow citizens precious