X-37B ORBITAL TEST VEHICLE-3 LANDS AT VANDENBERG AFB

14th Air Force and JFCC Space Host Japanese Officials

Fourteenth Air Force and Joint Functional Component Command for Space, hosted two Japanese officials, here, Oct. 12 through 14, in a visit further strengthening existing partnerships in space operations.Retired Gen. Dr. Haruhiko Kataoka, Japanese National Security Secretariat Advisor and former

Touchdown! Vandenberg scores with Wingman Day

It's game day at Vandenberg Air Force Base on Oct. 9. Before kickoff, every team hosts a pregame huddle to go over their respective game plan. Players have been preparing for weeks, their anticipation at an all-time high. After their final pep talks, each team hits the field.The game is underway --

Vandenberg observes National Dental Hygiene Month

The dental flight, within the 30th Medical Operations Squadron, is currently celebrating October's National Dental Hygiene Month.The month aims to help raise public awareness on the topic of good oral health and focuses on four main components - brushing teeth twice daily, flossing every day,

Vandenberg volunteer competition

With the start of the fourth quarter, base leadership has thrown down the proverbial gauntlet in a community service challenge to all base personnel. As of Oct. 1, units are encouraged to generate as many community service hours as possible through Dec. 12, with the winning unit receiving base-wide

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