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  • 30th OG puts the OG in Yoga

    In the dimly lit gymnasium of the Fitness Annex, more than 60 Airmen littered the hardwood floor on yoga mats. Their rhythmic breathing blended with the soft instrumentals. This is the 30th Operations Group as they use yoga to improve their fitness as a part of their monthly physical fitness

  • SecAF visits Vandenberg

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James recently visited VAFB to meet with Airmen and witness the successful launch of an unarmed, Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.Her three-day visit included a launch operations tour at the Western Range Operations Control Center, a mission

  • Vandenberg’s Air Force Ball deemed success

    Members of Team Vandenberg recently gathered to celebrate an Air Force Ball, here, Oct. 3.Celebrating decades of air superiority, the theme of this year's event was "Airmen of the Central Coast", which aimed to highlight Airmen currently situated in the central coast region of California, while

  • Vandenberg to commence 2014 CFC

    Team-V will host the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign, here, Oct. 6 through Nov. 14.Pledges made during the six-week campaign will support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.The CFC, established in 1961, is an annual program that

  • National Fire Prevention Week Blazes Through Vandenberg

    The Vandenberg Fire Department will recognize National Fire Prevention Week, here, Oct. 6 through 10.This year's theme is "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives; Test Yours Every Month"."National Fire Prevention Week is a way to spread the word on fire safety," said Scott Balatgek, 30th Civil Engineer

  • VAFB remains energy conscious

    In support of  Energy Awareness Month, also known as Energy Action Month, all personnel are encouraged to take the time to evaluate their daily energy consumption.The commemoration aims to remind base personnel of Earth's dwindling resources while helping to replace neglectful energy habits with

  • Vandenberg honors POW, MIA servicemembers

    Members of Team-V recently participated in National Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day, here, Sept. 18 through 19.Events included a 24-hour vigil, a prisoner of war bracelet roll call, a 24-hour remembrance run and culminated with a ceremony in front of Vandenberg's POW/MIA

  • MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 7:45 a.m. here Tuesday.Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority."An outstanding display of teamwork ensured 100-percent mission success for the first Minuteman