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  • Airmen can invest expendable funds to acquire $1 million

    What Airman wouldn't want $1 million in 40 years? When invested in a Thrift Savings Plan, money accrues that will help lower loan rates, help with home buying and even create collateral to purchase a car. An Airman who invests 10 percent of income into a Thrift Savings Plan will have reached that $1

  • AFA recognizes local military, civilians at luncheon

    More than 400 people packed Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club March 29 for the 23rd annual awards luncheon held by the Air Force Association's Robert H. Goddard Chapter No. 266. Goddard Chapter recognized individuals, units, and community partners were recognized for their outstanding contributions to

  • Civilian records can now reflect AF unit awards

    The Defense Civilian Personnel Data System can now reflect Air Force unit awards, according to Air Force Manpower and Personnel. Prior to March 30, civilian employees who received unit awards such as the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award and Air Force Chief

  • Comptroller shifts to call center, appointments for service

    The 30th Comptroller Squadron will shift to a local call center and appointments-only based customer service, and it will no longer offer walk-in service beginning April 16. This switch will improve efficiency and effectiveness while reducing the need for time-consuming, face-to-face interactions.

  • Air Force announces change to promotion study materials

    The Air Force made major changes to the materials enlisted members use for reference and studying for promotion. The new guide, called the Professional Development Guide, replaces both the Promotion Fitness Examination and U.S. Air Force Supervisory Examination Study Guides -- officially known as

  • AF names 30th LRS civilian supervisor of the year

    It is my extreme pleasure to announce John Span, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron, as the winner of the 2006 Air Force Fuels Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year Award.To be recognized at the AF-level is a rare honor; it is a true testament to Mr. Span's professionalism, superior performance, and

  • Scowcroft honors top ICBM, Space and C3I Airmen

    Top performers in the intercontinental ballistic missile and space and communications, command, control and intelligence career fields were recently honored at the 18th annual Air Force Association Brent Scowcroft Awards banquet, hosted by the northern Utah chapter of the AFA. Approximately 500

  • Housing announces yard of the month for February

    The winner of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron yard of the month contest here for February was Tech. Sgt. William Cope, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron."I take the same pride in my yard the same as I do with my military career," Sergeant Cope said.The runner-up was Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Tagle, 30th

  • Air Force announces milestone in force transformation

    The secretary of the Air Force and chief of staff recently announced the completion of the next phase of Total Force Integration initiatives after discussions with Airmen from active-duty, Guard and Reserve organizations. Total Force Integration initiatives and their changes to the Air Force are

  • Services Focus Day showcases barbecue bonanza

    Vandenberg's Ultimate Tri-Tip Challenge, part of Services Focus Day, drew hundreds to the Pacific Coast Club March 15 for some Santa Maria-style barbecue, games and information on the programs offered by the 30th Services Division. Three of 10 culinary challengers took trophies home. The Grill