Team V members urged to recertify dependents

The Air Force announced recently that all military members who are currently receiving with dependent rate basic allowance for housing must recertify their dependent by Dec. 31.According to an article onthe Air Force's official website, this one-time, Air Force-wide recertification process will

Inspirational Vandenberg Women: Launch group commander beats breast cancer, continues to serve

Editor's note: This is the third story in a four-part series on inspirational Vandenberg women.Many people hum when they're happy or bored, but not many people have hummed because their life depends on it.The 30th Launch Group commander did just that while getting an ultrasound on a suspicious lump

Reserve proves viable option during force-shaping

Due to an on-going governmental budget constraint, the Air Force is attempting to save dollars through multiple cuts - to include personnel.With this in mind, many active-duty members facing separation will still be afforded an opportunity to serve -- in the Air Force Reserve. "Airmen who are

Inspirational Vandenberg Women: Vandenberg spouse fosters love

Editor's note: This is the second story in a four-part series on inspirational Vandenberg women."The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness," said Jessica Lange, an award winning American actress, United Nations Children's Fund Goodwill Ambassador and foster parent. "When you become a mother,

HAWC observes National Nutrition Month

For more than 30 years, regions throughout the nation have observed National Nutrition Month in their own ways.At VAFB's Health and Wellness Center, it's a month to encourage nutritious lifestyles while focusing on healthy eating habits for military and civilian personnel alike."For us, this month

30th Space Wing donates computers to local school

Chapel teaches Team V to lead millennials

Team V Baby boomers, Generation X'ers and millennials alike came together at the Vandenberg Chapel Feb. 28, to discuss effective communication techniques across all generations. Topics discussed varied widely from millennials' spirituality and beliefs to how they view electronics."Millenials, those

Firefighters use old education building for realistic training

Vandenberg firefighters recently tore through the base's old education center to receive some education of their own throughout the month of February. The 60 year old building slated for demolition served a great purpose for the firefighters during the past few weeks. Military and civilian

Inspirational Vandenberg Women: JSpOC chief was “the match”

Editor's note: This is the first story in a four-part series on inspirational Vandenberg women.On July 31, 2000, a middle-of-the-night phone call would irrevocably change the lives of two strangers. "Anytime you get a phone call in the middle of the night it's normally not good news," said Chief

Team V members: Can I kiss you?

"We have a lot of conversations about creating an environment of dignity and respect on and off duty," said Col. Michele Edmondson, 381st Training Group commander. "One of the things we've struggled with is trying to communicate with younger Airmen... because that's not a PowerPoint."With that in