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News

  • LRS wins command-level award

    It gives me great pleasure to recognize the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron as the AFSPC National Defense Transportation Association Military Unit of the Year for 2007! This prestigious award is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our 30th Space Wing Logistics Airmen. Please join

  • Team V rockets past AFAF goal

    The Airman's Creed says, "I will never leave an Airman behind," and each year Team V lives up to this promise. The Air Force Assistance Fund's "Commitment to Caring" campaign came to a close April 13 here, and Vandenberg's generous Airmen far exceeded the $48,000 goal, raising $69,497.62. Now in its

  • Vandenberg Airmen support Special Olympics

    A tradition nearly two decades in the making continued here when Vandenberg hosted the Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics at the base track April 19. Approximately 700 athletes, Airmen, family members and local officials attended the event, which has been an annual occurrence on base for

  • AFSPC Outstanding Airmen nominees arrive at Peterson

    Twenty-two nominees for Air Force Space Command's Outstanding Airmen of the Year arrived here April 21 for a week of activities leading up to the announcement of the command's selection for the honors. Nominees will spend the week touring bases and local attractions such as the Garden of the Gods,

  • For Air Force Space Command green translates to gold

    Air Force Space Command is making an effort to go green and save money. The command held an Energy Symposium here April 1 -3 in an effort to look at all the savings that can be realized from retrofitting and optimizing existing buildings, creating energy efficient building plans, communicating

  • Airman's Roll Call focuses on diversity

    This week's Airman's Roll Call reminds Airmen they must be able to work in a dynamic global environment. Airmen must be prepared to successfully work with, or fight against, military forces and people of differing cultures and views.For the complete story, click here.

  • More power means better warfighter support

    A new satellite is circling the Earth. The Wideband Global SATCOM satellite is a reality. This is the most powerful communications satellite in the Department of Defense inventory. It is the first of six satellites that will take over long-haul communications from the legacy constellation, the

  • Air Force has new Web site for retirees

    The Air Force has a new Web site just for its retiree community that is full of news and information, plus it is easy to access and navigate. The Air Force Retiree Services site is located at www.retirees.af.mil. This public Web site offers the retiree family in-depth information on the Survivor

  • FAP helps parents deal with stress

    It's 3 a.m. and your baby's crying, even though she's been fed and changed. You've tried rocking, you've tried singing, you've tried everything. Now what do you do? As the nation observes Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout April, people will be reminded that raising a child can be stressful,

  • Public health helps Airmen work safely

    Deployment checklists, facility cleanliness and ergonomics, are just a few of the things that the 30th Medical Group's Public Health Flight deals with on a regular basis. Deploying can be a busy and stressful time for every Airman. When preparing for a deployment, a medical evaluation must be done.