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  • Operation Coffee Drop energizes Airmen

    With the support of the First Congregational Church Holy Joe's Café coffee for the troops in Wallingford, Conn., the 30th Space Wing chapel distributed 77 coffee makers and more than 400,000 K-Cups to Team Vandenberg during Operation Coffee Drop.The goal of the coffee distribution was to improve the

  • Military Affairs Committee honors Airmen with barbeque

    The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a military appreciation barbeque for uniformed military members, and families of deployed members, here, Aug. 28.The free event was organized by the Military Affairs Committee of Lompoc and has been an annual occurrence for decades."It's a

  • Minuteman III launches from Vandenberg

    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 3:03 a.m. PST here August 19.Col. J. Christopher Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, was the Launch Decision Authority for the Minuteman launch."Minuteman III launches are an incredibly important

  • Airman's Attic gives back to Airmen

    Whether Airmen are transitioning to a new installation or need a few pots and pans, the Vandenberg Airman's Attic is available to assist.The Airman's Attic is devoted to a tradition of giving back to the community by supplying free items to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their

  • MINUTEMAN III LAUNCH SCHEDULED

    An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2015, between 3:01 to 9:01 a.m. from north Vandenberg Air Force Base.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify

  • 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

 

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