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  • Minotaur-C Scheduled to Launch

    Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch the Skybox imaging satellite aboard the Orbital ATK Minotaur-C rocket from Space Launch Complex 576-E here, Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 2:37 p.m. PDT.Col. Greg Wood, 30th Space Wing vice commander, is the space launch commander."Our unique geographic location makes

  • National Cyber Security Awareness Month

    Although it is necessary for Airmen to maintain cyber security awareness year-round, October is designated for the annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, here.National Cyber Security Awareness Month is intended to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.“Just like the

  • Family Advocacy spreads domestic violence awareness

    October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, designed to raise awareness and educate communities, couples and families on resources to help prevent or stop domestic abuse. Family advocacy set up outreach and informational display tables across the installation, and held a candlelight vigil

  • Sudden Ranch/South Base Fire Update 2

    150 firefighters and first responders from Vandenberg AFB, U.S. Forestry and Santa Barbara County battled a vegetation fire that grew to 120 acres on south Vandenberg, October 20th.   The fire crews are now in the middle of “cleaning up” to extinguish any hot spots, and the fire’s forward progress

  • SUDDEN RANCH/SOUTH BASE FIRE - UPDATE

    Fire crews from Vandenberg Air Force Base and assets from Santa Barbara County continue to fight a 30-acre vegetation fire on south Vandenberg, October 20th.No facilities or infrastructure have been damaged as the fire is located in a remote area near Sudden Ranch.More information to follow as the

  • SUDDEN RANCH/SOUTH BASE FIRE

    Fire crews from Vandenberg Air Force Base are responding to a small vegetation fire on Vandenberg Air Force Base, near the Sudden Ranch area on south base. More information to follow as the situation develops.For updates please check the Vandenberg AFB website at www.vandenberg.af.mil.

  • Are You Ready to Take Command of Your Health?

    Changes are coming to your TRICARE benefit beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give you more benefit choices, improving your access to care, simplifying cost shares and allowing you to take command of your health. “Taking command of your health means empowering you to make the right health

  • Vandenberg’s dental clinic spreads hygiene awareness to Airmen, families

    The dental flight, within the 30th Medical Operations Squadron, is currently celebrating October's National Dental Hygiene Month. The month aims to help raise public awareness on the topic of good oral health and focuses on three main components – brushing teeth daily, flossing, and smart nutrition.

  • 381st TRG airmen selected for AETC’s advance nuclear program

    Ten members from the 381st Training Group were selected to attend the Air Education and Training Command’s advance nuclear program, here. The selectees will be attending top-tier training programs from some of the finest schools in the world, all while earning advanced degrees. “AETC requested

  • Vandenberg Beaches Closed for Water Activities

    Wall, Surf and Boathouse beaches on Vandenberg's southern coastline will be closed from Saturday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Oct. 19 by direction of Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander.The beach closures are a precautionary measure because of shark research being conducted just off the