Retired Master Sergeant continues service through master cleanliness

Within a diverse group of civil servants, contractors, and other personnel working toward mission success, retired military members often quietly continue their service to the nation. Whether playing a direct role in launching rockets or ensuring the base gyms are functional and sanitary, countless

30 SFS Defender puts emergency medical training to the test helping hikers

Mt. Whitney is a popular hiking destination in California with an elevation of approximately 14,500 feet. Although accessible without extensive training or technical support, hiking trips to the summit still require the proper level of planning and preparation for a safe, successful trip.For Senior

Chief trio recognized

Far from home, stellar Airman supports ROK-US alliance

Stepping out of a comfort zone even a little bit can broaden a person's horizons. Imagine what moving 6,000 miles outside of that zone will do. Such is the case for Capt. James Pitney, an officer deployed here from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., for the Key Resolve/Foal Eagle exercise. Captain

Life after a DUI: A Vandenberg Airman's struggle to overcome alcohol addiction

Editor's Note: This is part three of a three-part series about the success of a Vandenberg Airman's longtime battle with alcohol and his life changing experience after receiving a Driving Under the Influence charge. Part one covered the Airman's history of alcohol abuse and how that led to his

Life after a DUI: A Vandenberg Airman's struggle to overcome alcohol addiction

Airmen around the Air Force are bombarded with briefings, counseling sessions, safety reminders and commander's calls covering the topic of DUIs. It can be a sensitive topic and one on the forefront of commander's concerns at almost every base. And the statistics back up those concerns. According to

Airfield operations manage flightline for airborne mission

The 30th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations flight does more than work to ensure aircraft have a safe landing; they make sure aircraft have a safe place to land on Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Airfield Operations flight maintains the flightline while caring for the planes that land

Vandenberg joins AFSPC medics in relief mission

Guatemala is a developing Central American nation with a rich culture and history, but a volatile political environment and a 36-year guerrilla war has taken a toll on its people. A small, heavily populated country, Guatemala was once home to the powerful Mayan civilization. Today, most of its

Air Force true-blues take up activities to combat the 'blues'

If you're down and out and not at your best And things that you face have put you to the test. If you need a good way to get out of this mess, Here are a few ways to combat your stress. Today's Airman is part of an expeditionary force and subject to many stressors. But packed in every Airman's

Vandenberg Area Defense Counsel works for those in need

An unsung hero is a person who makes an essential yet unrecognized contribution. If military members face a Letter of Reprimand or an Article 15, the Area Defense Counsel could be their unsung hero. An independent entity at Vandenberg, the ADC falls under the Air Force Legal Operations Agency.