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  • Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg

    Team Vandenberg, alongside SpaceX and Iridium partners, recently launched the Iridium NEXT satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4, here, Jan. 14.Iridium NEXT will replace the world’s largest commercial satellite network of low-earth orbit satellites in what will be one of

  • FALCON 9 SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG

    Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch the Iridium NEXT satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here Saturday, Jan. 14, at 9:54 a.m. PST.As of Jan. 13, 12:39 p.m., FAA has removed the final conditions and authorized SpaceX to launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base.Col. J.

  • Resilience program brings awareness to Team V

    At Vandenberg, there are a plethora of helping agencies that exist to provide support for Airmen and their families. Organizations such as the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Child Development Center, and Family Advocacy all play their part in the health and wellness of Team V’s most valuable

  • Vandenberg NCO selected for commissioning

    Staff Sgt. Brandon Beaty, a Client Systems Technician for the 614th Air and Space Communication Squadron, was recently selected to commission through the highly-selective Senior Leadership Enlisted Commissioning Program – Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. SLECP-A is a unique Air Force

  • New Year, New You: Take control of your own health

    A new year can mean new opportunities, new discoveries and maybe a few new goals. While the New Year’s Resolution is a common tradition, many of them get abandoned long before the new year is gone again. Setting goals for a healthier you is something everyone can do, if you do it right. “Probably

  • 30th SW commander addresses wing during All Call

    Col. J. Christopher Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, held two separate sessions of a base-wide All Call, here, Dec. 20. Of the many topics discussed, the main theme of the All Call was Moss’ wing priority of posturing the 30th SW for success moving forward. “I want to talk today about posturing the

  • Thrift-shop personnel embody season of giving

    Base thrift-shop personnel recently demonstrated the true meaning of the holiday season, giving away $1,000 worth of gift-cards to families and low-ranking Airmen, at the commissary, Dec. 21.The $1,000 was additional money earned by the thrift-shop, which circulates back to base Airmen, and was

  • New squadron, 614th CTS, activates at Vandenberg

    The 614th Combat Training Squadron, a new unit assigned to the 614th Air Operations Center, was activated during a ceremony, here, Dec. 16. The 614th CTS was created in order to implement and sustain enterprise-wide changes under the Space training Transformation and Space Mission Force constructs.

  • CFC comes to a close

     The Combined Federal Campaign wrapped up their two month long fundraising effort, here, Dec. 9, 2016.The CFC, established in 1961, is an annual program that allows federal government employees to make contributions to non-profit organizations. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support

  • Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month: Have a plan

    The holiday season is a time to unwind and be merry. Every year during the holidays there are a plethora of social gatherings, including parties with family, friends and co-workers. That merriment, however, can instantaneously turn into tragedy depending upon one’s choices when traveling to and from