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July 19, 2019
Motorcycle Safety Program partners with local training agencies

Through partnerships with local training agencies, Vandenberg AFB’s motorcycle safety program helps maintain military readiness by ensuring Airman are taught necessary lifesaving skills for riding on the open road.
July 16, 2019
30th MDG squadron commander recieves bronze star

Colonel Michael Hough, former 30th Space Wing commander, presented Lt. Col. Joseph Indomenico, 30th Medical Support Squadron commander, a bronze star July 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Indomenico received the bronze star for his actions at 455th Expeditionary MDG, Baghram Air Base
July 12, 2019
Col. Mastalir assumes command of 30th SW

Col. Anthony J. Mastalir assumed command of the 30th Space Wing during a change of command ceremony July 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Maj. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, 14th Air Force commander and Joint Force Space Component Command deputy commander, presided over the ceremony, which
July 11, 2019
Vice President Pence visits VAFB

Vice President Mike Pence and Mrs. Karen Pence met with base leadership, Airmen and their families during a visit July 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
July 9, 2019
Col. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander Farewell

Prior to the 30th Space Wing change of command ceremony, scheduled for July 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Hough reflects on the past 2 years. Serving as the base commander since July 2017, Hough oversaw countless changes and improvements across the installation. With the help of
July 9, 2019
General Raymond highlights joint warfighting, space integration during visit to Vandenberg AFB

Gen. Jay Raymond, the commander of Air Force Space Command and the Joint Force Space Component Command, hosted an all-call on July 2, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the all-call, Raymond discussed many key aspects regarding space superiority and urged for further adoption of the
July 1, 2019
67th Annual Lompoc Flower Festival

Members of Lompoc participate in the 2019 Lompoc Flower Festival Parade June 29, 2019, in Lompoc, Calif. The Annual Flower Festival celebrated the home-town heritage of Lompoc with floats, marching bands, drill teams and representation from other local organizations.
June 21, 2019
VAFB commemorates MWD Cajun

Service members gathered during MWD Cajuns’ funeral June 18, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During his four year career, Cajun supported details for the Bishop of Rome, President Barack Obama, and President Donald Trump.
June 21, 2019
Flying Tiger Accounted For From World War II

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Toney W. Gochnauer, 24, of Amarillo, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on May 13, 2019.On Jan. 25, 1944, Gochnauer was a member of 425th Bombardment Squadron, 308th Heavy Bombardment Group,
June 20, 2019
Air Force Medical Service transformation hits Vandenberg

The 30th Medical Group started internal reorganization as of June 1, 2019, to begin shifting its internal structure to maximize its ability to provide medically ready forces at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. These new changes came at the implementation at the passage of the National Defense