Team Vandenberg successfully launches Delta II

Vandenberg AFB successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 at 11:51 a.m. today.The rocket carried the GeoEye-1 Satellite into a circular Sun-synchronous orbit where the satellite will begin its mission of collecting multispectral or color images of the Earth for both

Team V gets answers

You have questions, they have answers. Team Vandenberg members asked Col. David Buck, the 30th Space Wing commander, questions at his recent Commander's Calls. The experts have researched answers and provided answers below. 1. OPR - 30 MSG Question/Concern - School Bus Stop - Schools started on

AADD specializes in saving lives

"Service before self" - it's a core value Airmen begin hearing in their recruiter's office before basic military training, and a value that one organization helps Airmen follow every weekend. Airmen Against Drunk Driving allows Airmen to put their friends, family and the Air Force first by giving

Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

Team V unit 'fired up' about AF award

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department was selected as the best in the Air Force, in the large-base category. This is the third win for the fire department since 2003; each year's winner is not eligible for the honor the following year. Being selected for this award came on top of a year

On the run

Labor Day safety message

Labor Day is dedicated to the achievements of American workers and the contributions they made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Labor Day weekend also marks the end of the 101 Critical Days of Summer; a period historically associated with increased mishaps. Over this Labor

Airman's Roll Call: Risk management

This week's Airman's Roll Call reminds Airmen to be safe while celebrating the last long holiday weekend of the 101 critical days of summer. This year, the Air Force has lost nearly an Airman a week to on- and off-duty fatal mishaps during this summer's 101 critical days. The majority of these

Identifying, controlling asthma triggers

Your breathing becomes difficult; your chest tightens; you begin to wheeze when you breathe or cough. An estimated 20 million Americans live with asthma, and you are one of them. You recognize these symptoms as typical of your condition, and have learned ways to manage and control your reactions to

AAFES to celebrate military retirees who ‘Still Serve’

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is extending special retirement benefits to former Soldiers and Airmen who shop their exchange during the annual "Still Serving" weekend Sept. 5-7. Invitations to this event, included in a "Salute to Your Service" sales flyer, are already hitting the mailboxes