Congress designates National Medal of Honor Day

Just one day after awarding the Medal of Honor to Bruce Crandall--a veteran of the Vietnam War--the U.S. Congress has acted to recommend creation of a national "Medal of Honor Day." The 110th Congress today passed, by a unanimous vote, a concurrent resolution to recommend a national Medal of Honor

Space Command names controller of the year

Vandenberg announced March 1 that Staff Sgt. Lisa Lake, 30th Space Wing Command Post, is Air Force Space Command's 2006 Command Post Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Sergeant Lake has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the mission and obtained truly remarkable results. This prestigious award

Airmen are proactive as client support administrators here

Low prices meet their match at AAFES

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "We'll Match It!" initiative has been updated to allow authorized shoppers to compare prices between the exchange and "warehouse clubs." "Previously, AAFES didn't match 'warehouse clubs' as their shelf prices are offset by required membership fees," said

Hennessy team visits Vandenberg

The Air Force Hennessy Award evaluation team arrived Feb. 15 to evaluate the Breakers Dining Facility here for best single food service operation in the Air Force. Air Force dining facilities compete in two large categories, best single or multiple food service operations, and four special

Vandenberg firefighters battle training blaze

Space Development: Hands-on and high tech

A new satellite trainer enhances training at the Air Force's premiere introductory space and missile course here. Students attending the Officer Space 100 course at Vandenberg can now get a hands-on education to gain a new perspective and better understanding of satellite operational concepts by

Energy conservation, efficiency, a priority for AFSPC

Energy conservation is a national and command priority. The growth and demand for energy is increasing quickly, putting a great deal of pressure on the available resources. Reducing the amount of the energy you use is one of the fastest, most effective ways to save energy and money. It will also

Vandenberg announces 2006 Airfield Operations and Aviation Resource Management Annual Award winners

Vandenberg announced the following Airmen as the 2006 Airfield Operations and Aviation Resource Management Annual Award winners. Airfield Management Facility of the Year: 30th Operational Support Squadron Colonel Derrel L. Dempsey Officer of the Year: Capt. John Bennett, 30th Operational Support

Vandenberg annouces 2006 Outstanding Air Force Space Command Service Airman

Vandenberg announced Friday that Senior Airman Joy Lopez-McGraner, 30th Space Wing chaplain assistant,  the 2006 Outstanding AFSPC Chaplain Service Airmen Award winner. Airman Lopez-McGraner has represented the wing in sterling fashion and this award is a testament to her high standards of