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  • Vandenberg chapel to host various holiday events

    Throughout the holiday season, the 30th Space Wing chapel will host a variety of religious programs and services.In addition to Christmas, the chapel accommodates various other religious holidays."We are extremely accommodating of all religious beliefs and those with different backgrounds," said

  • Vandenberg athletic field to have artificial turf installed

    A project designed to remove the natural turf on the athletic field at the base track and replace it with artificial turf recently began construction Nov. 30.Construction of the field requires a multitude of tasks be performed to ensure a pristine final product, a product currently on pace to be

  • 30th MDG takes home Medical Service Awards

    The 30th Medical Group was recently recognized for its outstanding service, both individually and as a team, winning multiple Major Command-level Medical Service Awards.A multitude of 30th MDG personnel were among those who received the prestigious accolades, tallying six team and six individual

  • Atlas V booster lands at Vandenberg

    A cargo aircraft carrying an Atlas-V booster recently arrived here, Nov. 20.The Antonov AN-124, one of the largest aircraft in the world, made its way from a production facility in Decatur, Ala. to deliver the booster."The Antonov flew from Zurich, Switzerland to Mansfield, Ohio, and then to

  • Safety practices essential during holiday season

    With the approaching holidays drawing more people to their stovetops in efforts to prepare different culinary creations, proper kitchen caution is imperative.Specifically, with Thanksgiving approaching, correct turkey preparation is essential."Properly defrost your turkey, or buy a fresh one," said

  • Diabetes Affects Everyone

    The month of November is American Diabetes Month, a time for all personnel to evaluate their health and ask the question, "am I at risk?"The answer lies within a person's genes, family history and diet.At Vandenberg Air Force Base, 210 retirees, active duty, dependents and contractors have been

  • JFCC Space concludes command and control exercise

    Joint Functional Component Command for Space, in coordination with U.S. Strategic Command other combatant commands, services and appropriate U.S. government agencies, concluded Exercise GLOBAL THUNDER 16, Nov. 8.GLOBAL THUNDER, which began Nov. 2, is an annual command and control exercise designed

  • Vandenberg engages local communities on Veterans Day

    In observance of Veterans Day, 30th Space Wing leadership recently represented Vandenberg during various ceremonies, honoring those who have answered their nation's call, Nov. 11.Bolstering community relations, Col. J. Christopher Moss, 30th SW commander, Col. Shane Clark, 30th SW vice commander,

  • 14th AF Commander Veterans Day message

    As we prepare to enjoy a well-deserved day off, it is important to me that we not lose sight of the significance of this day.  This day is for you, the men and women of 14th Air Force and Joint Functional Component Command for Space, those of you in uniform and in civilian service, who have

  • Base paintball field relocates

    With help from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, the 30th Force Support Squadron recently relocated the Vandenberg recreational paintball field - for better accessibility for patrons.After months of manual labor, members of the 30th CES were able to salvage much of the previous site and move it to a

 

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