Space officers' development symposium to run in May

The second annual Air Force Space Command Space Professional Development Symposium is scheduled to take place here May 23-24. The event is for company grade officers and selected officers of all ranks and includes informational briefings on the command's wide array of missions and roles. 1st Lt.

'Care mail' for deployed Airmen assembled by volunteers

Vandenberg honor guard graduates mobile training course

Twenty-eight Vandenberg Airmen graduated Wednesday after an intensive eight-day Presidential Honor Guard training. They participated in mentally and physically taxing training provided by a Mobile Training Team from Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., a unit of the Air Force Honor Guard. The

Moving claims now available online

Some people find some of their personal belongings have been lost or damaged after a move. In the past, lost and damaged goods claims have gone through base legal offices, but now Airmen can log onto the Air Force claims Web site and handle the process electronically. Airmen can use the Web site to

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