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

New safety chief plans for ORI success

Safety is an important part of Vandenberg's mission, whether it's launching rockets and missiles or mobilizing for deployment. Lt. Col. Craig Bomberg, 30th Space Wing chief of safety, recently assumed command and began preparing for a whole new world of safety as well as Vandenberg's upcoming

Vandenberg staff sergeant-selects list released

Congratulations to the following Vandenberg senior airmen who were selected for promotion to staff sergeant:Defense Legal Services Agency SHAUN BUSTILLOS 2nd Range Operations Squadron JILLIAN VOYLES 614th Intelligence Squadron MICHELLE BARRAS TIMOTHY DIRKS BRITTANY MCDONALD TIERRA WILLIAMS 30th

Vandenberg officers promoted to colonel

Congratulations to the the following lieutenant colonels who were selected for promotion to colonel:Craig Bomberg, 30th Space Wing James Hardy,  14th Air Force Lesa Toler,  576th Flight Test Squadron