Public Health Directive 7

As predicted, COVID-19 infection rates have increased dramatically over the holiday season and we have entered 2021 with higher hospitalization rates than ever before. Although we have begun the first wave of vaccinations here at Vandenberg AFB, it will be months before the entire community is vaccinated and we can safely put this pandemic behind us. Public Health Directives 1-6 are hereby rescinded and replaced by this Directive. This Directive is effective immediately, and applies to all military members of Vandenberg AFB regardless of location, as well as civilian employees, dependents, retirees, contractors, and any persons on the installation for any reason.

Chapel Services and Programs

The Vandenberg AFB Chapel Team is here for you, as we navigate through the challenges of the COVID-19 together. Due to the health precautions the 30 SW is taking, the Chapel Team would like to offer following resources to help you with your spiritual resiliency during this time:

30th Space Wing Staff Judge Advocate

The 30th Space Wing legal office advises commanders on a wide range of legal issues. Our team of uniformed and civilian attorneys and paralegals administers the military justice program, as well as the claims program for the installation. Further, our attorneys and paralegals maintain the mission-readiness of Team Vandenberg by providing hours of additional personal legal services with priority for deploying airmen. Personal legal assistance services for our airmen and their dependents includes basic wills, advance health care directives, power of attorney instruments, and other initial legal consultations. Additional beneficiaries for free legal services are listed in 10 USC 1044. These honored beneficiaries may request legal assistance services by appointment on a space-available basis.

Vandenberg AFB Leave Policy - COVID-19

On 29 June 2020, the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) issued Exemption of Authorized Leave for Department of Defense Service Members from Coronavirus Disease 2019 Personnel Movement and Travel Restrictions Exemption (SECDEF Memo), superseding prior guidance on the same subject. Personnel on Vandenberg AFB shall comply with all aspects of the SECDEF order, as it applies to them. This memorandum supersedes Vandenberg AFB Leave Policy, dated 20 May 2020, and will remain in effect until rescinded or superseded by higher authority.

Renewed Declaration of a Public Health Emergency on Vandenberg AFB

On 20 March 2020, I declared a Public Health Emergency based on the public health situation involving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). I have consulted with my Public Health Emergency Officer (PHEO) regarding the current status of COVID-19. Based on the PHEO’s recommendations and considering all circumstances, I am renewing my declaration of a public health emergency IAW AFI 10-2519, Public Health Emergencies and Incidents of Public Health Concern. This declaration will terminate automatically 30 days from the date of this memorandum unless it is renewed and re-reported, or terminated sooner by myself or a senior commander in the chain of command.

COVID-19 Status of Services at Vandenberg AFB

COVID-19 Status of Services at Vandenberg AFB. This page was last updated 19-Jun-20.

Basic Allowance for Subsistence and Meals at No Cost Due to COVID-19

The Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, and Vandenberg Air Force Base continue to take measures to protect our Airmen and their families. During the COVID-19 national emergency, some uniformed airmen may be restricted in their movements by medical professionals or their Commanders and may have meals provided by the Government (MREs, flight line meals, DFAC, etc.). Effective immediately, I authorize Airmen under the conditions described below to receive Government-provided meals without charge and also receive Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) at the applicable standard monthly rate without automatic deduction.

Military OneSource resources

Military OneSource has a suite of virtual support and telehealth options by calling 800-342-9647 or connecting at www.militaryonesource.mil. Military Community Support Programs continue to offer Service and family members support in this unprecedented and stressful time.

COVID-19 Rules for Dormitory Residents (20 Mar)

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL VANDENBERG DORMITORY RESIDENTS (View Official Memo Here)FROM: 30 SW/CCSUBJECT: COVID-19 Rules for Dormitory Residents 1. To prevent the spread or transmission of COVID-19, it is important that we isolate dorm residents who have, or are believed to have the virus. Dorm residents experiencing the symptoms of COVID-19: fever, dry

Town Hall Question and Answer on COVID-19

Here are the the frequently asked questions from the Commander's Town Hall on Facebook Live, current as of 9 November. We will continue adding and updating this content.