30th CES to restore snowy plover habitats

A rehabilitation project designed to benefit the western snowy plover species is set to begin in late February to its completion in early March.Members of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron are teaming up to restore dune habitats and remove any non-native dune vegetation that could prove hazardous to

Spreading peace in local communities

MISSILE DEFENSE TEST SCHEDULED

A U.S. Missile Defense Agency flight test of a Ground-based Interceptor is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. PST from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The test will be conducted by the 30th Space Wing, the Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Northern Command.Col.

30th MDG set to kick-off open house

The 30th Medical Group will host an informational open house, here, Jan. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.With the slogan "the 30th Medical Group, where your health is our mission", the open house aims to connect patients and providers in an informal and relaxed environment."As part of our commitment to the Air

First Class of "Next Generation" space operators graduates at Vandenberg AFB

Helping usher in a new era of Air Force space training, the 533rd Training Squadron graduated the inaugural class of 12 officers from its new undergraduate space training course here Jan. 19th.Students were introduced to a rigorous new course on space operations, a change which falls in line with a

Fitness competition promotes healthy living

With the stressors commonly associated with military service weighing on Airmen and their families, remaining physically fit is an important component to maintaining essential resiliency.Through this mentality, Vandenberg will kick-off the annual Pair 2 Win competition, here, Jan. 25. Participants

Mandatory health coverage form required for new tax season

Beginning this year for the first time, all active duty, Guard, Reserve, retiree and civilian Airmen will need proof of health care coverage when filing their federal tax returns.With tax season rapidly approaching, this new information is essential for all military members - past and present."The

FALCON 9 LAUNCH SCHEDULED

Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch the U.S.-European Jason-3 satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here Sunday, Jan. 17, at 10:42 a.m. PST.Col. Shane Clark, 30th Space Wing Vice Commander, will be the Launch Decision Authority."Vandenberg is excited to welcome 2016

Mental Health upgrades capabilities

The 30th Medical Group Mental Health section recently had facility renovations done to streamline their services.The most apparent visible improvement for the Mental Health section is the movement of its entrance from the backside of the 30th MDG building to the interior of the main clinic."Although

Operation Holiday Wagon continues traditions

As the holiday season approaches, the Operation Holiday Wagon aims to take care of base personnel working during the holidays.Operation Holiday Wagon is a program that delivers free lunch and dinner to shift workers on duty during Christmas Eve, Dec. 24."The purpose of Operation Holiday Wagon is to