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  • CBRNE changes training tempo

    The Air Force has recently modified how often chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives training will be conducted.  Once a requirement to undergo CBRNE training every three years, the Air Force has recently shortened the timeframe to 18 months. “Initially, there was a

  • Mobile app helps Airmen ‘Be Ready’ for emergencies

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center produced the Be Ready mobile app to help Airmen, their families, and Department of Defense employees prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural or man-made disasters.  The mobile app is free and gives detailed information covering a

  • DLA fuel spill exercise tests Vandenberg’s readiness

    Members of the 30th Mission Support Group participated in its first Defense Logistics Agency Energy fuel spill exercise, here, Oct. 6. The exercise started with a tabletop discussion between representatives from the 30th MSG and the 30th Space Wing inspector general’s office. They focused on proper

  • Falcon 9 Iridium 3 Launches from Vandenberg

    Team Vandenberg supported the successful launch of 10 Iridium satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here Monday, Oct. 9, at 5:37 a.m. PDT.Col. Michael S. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, was the space launch commander for this mission."This is the fourth Falcon 9 and

  • Falcon 9 Scheduled for Launch

    Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch the third Iridium mission consisting of 10 satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here Monday, Oct. 9, at 5:37 a.m. PDT.Col. Michael S. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, is the space launch commander."Our mission is to provide

  • 30th CPTS to close out fiscal year budget

    Members of the 30th Comptroller Squadron are diligently working extra hours to close out the fiscal year budget by Sept. 30. The fiscal year closeout is a time when multiple organizations come together to balance the annual base budget. “The 30th Space Wing gets a certain budget every year for all

  • ATLAS LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL

    Team Vandenberg successfully launched a National Reconnaissance Office payload on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V from Space Launch Complex-3 here Saturday, Sep. 23, at 10:49 p.m. PDT. Col. Greg Wood, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the Space Launch Commander. "Team members of the 30th Space

  • ATLAS LAUNCH RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY

    The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload is rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, from Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The launch time is approximately 10:30 p.m. PDT.

  • ATLAS LAUNCH DELAYED

    The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload is postponed. The launch will be rescheduled no earlier than Saturday, Sep. 23 from Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

  • The 4th SLS: Keeping the mission on track

    Vandenberg will launch a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying a National Reconnaissance Organization payload, Sept. 21.The 4th Space Launch Squadron is one of the many critical teams working to ensure the launch goes off without a hitch. The 4th SLS ensures the risk of vehicle failure