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  • Missile Defense test scheduled

    A U.S. Missile Defense Agency flight test of a Ground-based Interceptor missile is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. PDT from Vandenberg Air Force Base, conducted by the 30th Space Wing, the Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Northern Command. Col. Brent

  • Vandenberg Victims' Advocates create 'safe zone'

    Imagine a courtroom filled with people awaiting a judge to declare a verdict on a case. The accused not only testifies, but also provides the judge with 100 glowing character references, yet the victim is allowed to provide nothing but their own testimony.Whose statement will be more

  • Vandenberg Hot Shots, augmentees ‘blazing trails’

    "The story of the United States Air Force is the story of the search for ... innovation," said former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen.The Vandenberg Fire Department embodies the story of the Air Force through their innovative idea to augment the Vandenberg Hot Shot crew by

  • 614th Air and Space Operations Center welcomes new commander

    Col. John Giles assumed command of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center during a ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., June 6, 2014. Lt. Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of U.S. Strategic Command's Joint Functional Component Command for Space and 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic),

  • Vandenberg updates gate, lane closures expected

    Vandenberg's Santa Maria gate will be under construction for security updates June 16 through July 30, requiring lane closures.Though the gate will still be open, there will be no outbound traffic allowed past Lake Canyon Road and the inbound and outbound lanes will rotate being closed during two

  • Vandenberg observes Critical Days of Summer

    Members of VAFB are encouraged to keep safety at the forefront of their minds, as the 30th Space Wing Safety Office recognizes the 2014 Critical Days of Summer.The critical days span from Memorial Day to Labor Day, as studies have shown this time period is most likely to produce outdoor-activity

  • Meet the chief

    Chief Master Sgt. William "DJ" Jones succeeded Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Peterson as 30th Space Wing Command Chief just a few weeks ago, but has already gotten his feet wet by attending public facing events and taking care of the daily command chief responsibilities at Vandenberg. Jones eagerly

  • Students pay an educational visit to Vandenberg

    Fifty-eight students from Colorado School of Mines visited the base May 19, 2014, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The college juniors are majoring in petroleum engineering and got together for the first time as a class to get an overview of the industry they will be working in. Jay Pritchard,

  • Vandenberg Space Wing's senior enlisted member honored

    Base senior leaders and more than 50 members of Team V gathered at Cocheo Park May 12 to honor the 30th Space Wing's most senior enlisted member.Command Chief Master Sergeant Ryan Peterson will be stepping-down moving-on to be the command chief at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, at the end of

  • VAFB Police Week deemed success

    VAFB recently paid homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty during National Police Week, May 12 through 16.In honor of military and civilian law enforcement officers alike, the 30th Security Force Squadron hosted a slew of events all geared toward remembering their fallen brothers

 

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