Military families get free access to caregiver network

Military families now have free access to an online network of quality caregivers who can assist with everything from babysitting to dog walking. Sittercity is the nation's largest online source for local babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers and tutors, and contains

Eligible officers may apply for VSP April 1

Air Force Personnel Center officials here begin accepting applications for voluntary separation pay April 1 from eligible officers.Officers in nine Air Force specialties across five year groups who are being considered to meet the 2010 Reduction in Force Board convening Sept. 20 are eligible to

Youth pivotal part of wing’s “Energy Solutions, Fueling the Mission” plan

Children in the 4-H "Don't Trash the Planet" club at the R.P. Lee Youth Center have some hot ideas about energy."Turn off the lights when you leave the room.""Turn off the computer when you are not using it.""Don't stand in front of the refrigerator with the door wide open trying to decide what to

Guardian Challenge: Preparing warrior Airmen for battle

What does Guardian Challenge represent for security forces Airmen? First and foremost, it is a tremendous opportunity to prepare our warrior Airmen for battle. Secondly, Guardian Challenge is a competition in which our team will compete at rifle and pistol marksmanship, small unit tactics/mission,

Social media sites will soon be open on Air Force network

The Air Force is opening the Air Force network to allow access to Internet-based social-networking sites. Initial access will be available at five Pacific Air Forces bases March 30 and 24th Air Force will begin opening sites Air Force-wide later in April.This change in policy is a result of the

AFSPC vice commander visits 21st Space Wing

Operation Purple: 'Kids serve too!'

It wasn't a typical cross country skiing race where skill and speed are factors.In this race, it was all about cooperation. Three kids and two parents, lined up like a caterpillar, with their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them, inching along in unison, trying not to trip one

AFSPC announces safety survey results

In late December 2009, Air Force Space Command asked all military and civilian employees to participate in the Air Force Cultural Assessment Safety Tool survey focusing on automobile and motorcycle operations safety (AFCAST), which is a survey focusing on automobile and motorcycle operations safety.

367th Recruiting Squadron wins national award

The 367th Recruiting Squadron's Colorado Springs recruiting flight recently won the prestigious Air Force Recruiting Service Top Overall Enlisted Accessions recruiting flight award, nabbing first place from 286 flights for fiscal year 2009. Col. William Welch, Air Force Recruiting Service

Air Force leaders expand force management options

Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized, funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November 2009.