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April 8, 2015
Base housing will no longer provide renter’s insurance

All base housing residents signing leases April 1, and beyond, will no longer be provided renter's insurance.Due to the Department of Defense recently electing to eliminate the renter's insurance component of the basic allowance for housing, an average of $20 each month, the Air Force scrapped
April 7, 2015
30th Space Wing Public Affairs to host monthly Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center visit

The 30th Space Wing Public Affairs office will begin hosting monthly visits to the Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center.The monthly visits to the Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center at Historic Space Launch Complex-10 are on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.Space Launch
April 2, 2015
Congratulations to Vandenberg’s AFA and AFSA annual award winners

For the last 45 years, the Air Force Association's Robert H. Goddard, Chapter 266 has presented base-level awards to military, civilian, and industry contractors. For the second year in a row, Chapter 266 partnered with the Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 1356, to present a total of 32
March 25, 2015
Vandy 500: Driving Team V forward

The 30th Space Wing came together for a biannual Wingman Day that emphasized team building and camaraderie, here, March 20.With a NASCAR theme of "Vandy 500," each unit was challenged with designing a makeshift race car without wheels, made entirely of cardboard, tape and various supplies, capable
March 23, 2015
MINUTEMAN LAUNCH DELAYED

The launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile has been delayed in order to correct a telemetry link used only on test missiles.The missile was set to launch from Launch Facility 10 on north base March 22. The launch has been rescheduled between 2:18 and 8:18 a.m. Pacific
March 18, 2015
Vandenberg search, rescue team furthers skills

As part of a continued effort to be ready in times of disaster, members of Vandenberg's Urban Search and Rescue team recently participated in Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist training, here, March 11 through 13.Also known as HERS training, the occasion provided a valuable opportunity for
March 11, 2015
Vandenberg participates in AFAF campaign

Since its inception, the Air Force has embraced a strong sense of community by promoting programs aimed at taking care of its Airmen.One such program, the Air Force Assistance Fund, is set to receive donations from Vandenberg personnel, here, March 2 through April 12."During this time, donating is
March 9, 2015
Team V prepares for an EME

The 30th Space Wing Inspector General team is preparing for an emergency management exercise, here, March 10, aimed to test the wing's ability to respond to attacks and natural disasters."From an overall goal, we want to validate the wing's readiness to attacks and natural disasters," said Rodger
March 5, 2015
Reveille and Retreat times change, courtesies remain

*Editors Note: This article was edited to include Vandenberg specific courtesies regarding Reveille.*Starting March 1, VAFB will change the schedule of Reveille and Retreat to more closely align with the beginning and ending of the duty day.Reveille is played prior to the flag being raised to signal
March 3, 2015
MICT provides insight for users

The Management Internal Control Toolset, otherwise known as MICT, has grown in importance since its inception at Vandenberg in 2012.MICT is used to show complete transparency and deficiency trend data to commanders, Major Commands, and Air Force Headquarters. It standardizes the self-assessment