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  • U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

    Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., from Aug. 2014 to Oct. 2016. While there, he

  • 30th SFS Haunted Asylum deemed frighteningly successful

    Volunteers, primarily from the 30th Security Forces Squadron, recently concluded their third annual Haunted Asylum, here, Oct. 31.Originally a local attraction, Tech. Sgt. Thomas Martin, 30th SFS flight sergeant, has built a sterling reputation for the haunted house -- which was voted one of the

  • Vandenberg to kick-off 30th Space Wing Silver Anniversary

    Vandenberg is set to kick-off a celebratory Silver Anniversary Week in honor of the 30th Space Wing’s 25 years of existence. The week will begin Nov. 14 and run through Nov. 19, and include a kick-off barbeque party, heritage tours, an honorary wing run, a Silver Anniversary Ball and a USO Show

  • Safety paramount during Halloween season

    With Halloween quickly approaching, Team V members are reminded to stay vigilant and keep safety a priority. Master Sgt. Daniel Lormand, 30th Space Wing occupational safety superintendent, has some precautions for Vandenberg families to consider during the Halloween season. “Walk, don't run, stay on

  • Vandenberg to kick-off 2016 CFC

    For nearly two months, members of Team Vandenberg will seek donations for the 2016 Combined Federal Campaign, here, Oct. 17 through Dec. 9. Pledges made during the campaign will support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. The CFC,

  • Vandenberg to kick-off Fire Prevention Week

    The Vandenberg Fire Department will recognize National Fire Prevention Week, here, Oct. 9 through 15. This year's theme is "Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years ". “We all should know the life-saving impact of smoke alarms and the tragedy that can result when smoke alarms

  • Vandenberg Airmen honored with appreciation barbeque

    The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsored a military appreciation barbeque for uniformed military members and families of deployed members, here, Oct. 4. More than 1,100 Team V personnel were served meals during the event, which was organized by the Military Affairs Committee of Lompoc. The

  • Coalition unites to extinguish base wildland fires

    Vandenberg personnel, alongside community partners and a specialized incident management team, have worked to extinguish five separate wildland fires, here, since Sept. 17.Following the significantly larger fire on South Vandenberg, which burned more than 12,500 acres, the four subsequent fires on

  • VANDENBERG AFB HOUSING TOWN HALL

    Col. Chris Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, will host a Town Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. at the Base Theater for base housing residents regarding the recent fires.Media is invited to observe, however during the Town Hall Col. Moss will only answer questions from Vandenberg AFB housing

  • CORRAL FIRE INCIDENT - UPDATE

    At approximately 12:00 p.m., a small brush fire was reported in the vicinity of Corral Road, northeast of the Vandenberg Air Force Base Utah Gate.  The fire affected approximately four acres and is now under control.  Residential areas of the base were never in danger.   Because fire crews are