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Nov. 6, 2017
Delta II Launch delayed

The launch of a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying the NASA/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Joint Polar Satellite System-1 satellite from Space Launch Complex-2 here, has been delayed in order to replace a faulty battery on the Delta II booster. Launch of the JPSS-1
Nov. 2, 2017
How to market yourself for an assignment

30th Force Support Squadron, office of military personnel, hosted an enlisted assignment briefing at the Education Center, Oct. 30. Many important aspects were covered regarding how an enlisted Airman can market themselves for assignments. “We covered how to apply for a Base of Preference, how to
Oct. 31, 2017
Vandenberg Launches a Minotaur-C Rocket

The Orbital ATK Minotaur-C rocket, carrying 10 small satellites owned by Planet, launched from Space Launch Complex 576-E here Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 2:37 p.m. PDT.Col. Greg Wood, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the space launch commander."This launch was an incredible achievement for Team
Oct. 30, 2017
Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineers bring advanced exposure surveillance to the front lines

Modern battlefields have many sources of potentially harmful airborne substances, but that is not the only place that Airmen can be exposed to harmful environmental factors. Air Force bioenvironmental engineers are developing technology to track, catalogue, and provide useful data about
Oct. 27, 2017
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
Oct. 26, 2017
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
Oct. 26, 2017
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
Oct. 20, 2017
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
Oct. 20, 2017
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
Oct. 20, 2017
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.