Foggy Shores tests base response with multiple scenarios

"Exercise Exercise Exercise!" The phrase seems to be more common as Vandenberg inches closer to its operational readiness inspection in September. To prepare for the inspection, the base participated in different operational and deployment exercises to include North Star and the recent Foggy Shores

To the ol' ballgame: SCS officer pitches for all-military team

Right-hander Paul Vignola has taken to the pitcher's mound to attend spring training with the U.S. Military All-Stars, an all-services team that competes in college level baseball.His temporary duty assignment started April 1 at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. For the next 18 days, Vignola will practice

Memorial honors Reagan's vision, leadership

The 30th Space Wing and Missile Defense Agency held a dedication ceremony for the Ronald Reagan Memorial on March 27 here. The dedication ceremony coincided with the 25th anniversary of President Reagan's strategic defense initiative speech. Guest speakers at the event included Lt. Gen. Henry

LCG comes together to face 'Challenge'

(Editor's Note: This is the third in a four-part series on Guardian Challenge.) In competitions, no matter the team dynamic, each member must have the drive to win. In track and field competitions, for example, each team member works alone, yet their performance dictates the success or failure of

SFS wins AFSPC award

It gives me great pleasure to recognize the 30th Security Forces Squadron as the Air Force Space Command Large Security Forces Unit of the Year for 2007! This prestigious award is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our 30th Space Wing Defenders. Please join me in congratulating

Having a Ball

AFSPC chief makes first visit to Vandenberg

Enlisted Airmen crowded the base theater to hear the command chief of Air Force Space Command as he addressed Airmen at an enlisted call here Thursday. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Small, who arrived in AFSPC after being the command chief of the 9th Air Force, came to Vandenberg on his first official

Chiefs conduct seminar on professional development

Command-level senior enlisted leaders took time to mentor Airmen here during a Professional Development Seminar on March 21. The seminar, which included three guest speakers and a panel of 14th Air Force command chiefs, focused on strategic planning and joint operations. Guest speakers included

CONS unplugs refrigerators to save energy

The 30th Contracting Squadron recently implemented a cool idea for energy conservation - ridding their office of excess refrigerators. At the beginning of March, the 30th Mission Support Group asked each of its squadrons to conduct an inventory of appliances in use. Lt. Col. Manuel Saenz, the 30th

Vandenberg helps small business owners ‘Grow Their Business’

The 30th Space Wing gave small businesses the opportunity to market their goods to the Air Force at the 'Grow Your Business' conference in the Pacific Coast Club March 19 and 20. The two-day conference gave business owners opportunities to meet and market with government purchase card holders and to