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  • 14th AF and JFCC Space welcome new commander

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David J. Buck assumed command of 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command and  Joint Functional Component Command for Space, U. S. Strategic Command, during a ceremony at the Joint Space Operations Center, here, Aug. 14.Buck, who was promoted to

  • Bod Pod provides synopsis beneath skin

    Since its inception more than six decades ago, the Air Force has continuously looked for innovative ways to keep Airmen fit.Merging the traditional desire for a fit force with modern medical technology, the 30th Medical Group maintains a piece of equipment known as the Bod Pod - which gives users an

  • Salute to Youth brings special needs awareness to forefront

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center, along with the Youth Center, hosted the 6th annual Salute to Youth event here, Aug. 7.The Salute to Youth program is an opportunity for families of Team V, including families with special needs and school-aged children, to become familiarized with educational

  • Auto Hobby Shop reopens following Gearhead intervention

    Following an almost two year hiatus, Vandenberg's Auto Hobby Shop reopened its doors to eager patrons, May 16.Soon after severe budgetary constraints closed the facility in 2013, The Gearheads Auto Hobby Club formed to campaign for its reopening."The Gearheads Auto Hobby Club formed in 2013 to

  • Vandenberg hosts Texas Blowout event

    In an effort to prepare for Operation Kids Christmas, the 381st Training Group recently hosted the 27th annual Texas Blowout event, at Cocheo Park, July 31.The family friendly event featured a barbeque, car show, children's games and other activities that encouraged base members to relax and build

  • Beached sea lions affected by domoic acid

    Beaches along the coast of California, to include Vandenberg's shores, have recently experienced an increase in beached and disoriented sea lions.The strange behavior displayed by the sea lions is thought to likely be caused by a toxin, commonly found in shellfish, known as domoic acid."Marine

  • AFRC hosts first employment launch

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host the first event of its kind, an Employment Launch, at the Pacific Coast Club from 8:30 a.m. through 12 p.m., July 29.The program is modeled after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 'Hiring Our Heroes' program and is designed to help veterans, spouses, and

  • Retired chief Gaylor engages with Airmen

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Robert Gaylor visited and connected with Team V members from around base July 16, 2015. Gaylor received a brief base tour but spent most of his time engaging with Airmen and emphasizing the individual impact each person can have on the Air Force as a

  • Deputy Secretary of Defense Work visits Team V

    Col. Chris Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, welcomes Deputy Secretary of Defense, Bob Work, upon arrival, July 10, 2015, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Deputy Secretary of Defense Work visited VAFB to tour facilities and speak with members of Team V. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian

  • FSS campout builds unity

    The 30th Force Support Squadron recently hosted its first ever Family Campout event, here, July 10 through 11.The free, family oriented event took place at Cocheo Park and included a barbeque, a movie showing -- and various other activities."This was the first, of what we hope to be, an annual

 

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