14th AF Airman committed to mentoring local youth

Whether it's working with kids at the YMCA of Santa Maria, Calif., volunteering at local schools or mentoring at-risk adolescents at juvenile hall, Master Sgt. Jim Desgrange is committed to making a difference in the lives of his community's youth.Desgrange currently serves as non commissioned

Leaders continue to tap “innovative” Airmen for energy savings

Air Force leadership calls upon Airmen to continue coming up with innovative ideas to provide the Air Force an assured energy advantage in air, space and cyberspace. In fiscal year 2012, the Air Force spent $9.2 billion on energy, almost 10 percent of the total budget. In a time of fiscal

Vandenberg fire department aids life-saving rescue

Vandenberg Air Force Base Fire Department extricated a woman from her vehicle approximately 40 feet below the road on U.S. Highway 1, Sept. 27."The Vandenberg Fire Department performed superbly and provided the best possible service for a patient in an unfortunate situation," said Tech. Sgt. Alex

Being prepared for the flu season

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the timing of flu season is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. in January or February. However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to

Vandenberg launches SpaceX rocket

14th AF Airman keeps NASCAR tracks safe

For most people, the thunderous setting of a NASCAR track on race day would not be considered a tranquil environment. However, that's not the case with Tech. Sgt. Erin L. Tallman, non commissioned officer in charge of knowledge operations in the 14th Air Force Knowledge Management office at

Vandenberg honors POW and MIA at ceremony

381st Training Group hosts "Get R.E.A.L. Walk"

Operation Day Hawk supports drug-free environment

Airmen returned to work following a four-day holiday only to get selected for a random drug testing requirement here at Vandenberg.The selection was part of "Operation Day Hawk," which is the 30th Space Wing Commanders' Drug Demand Reduction Program utilized to enforce a "drug-free community" here

14th AF paralegal named best in the Air Force

Staff Sgt. Melissa Rush, non commissioned officer in charge of military justice in the 14th Air Force Staff Judge Advocate office at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., was recently selected as the Steve Swigonski Award winner for 2012. Brig. Gen. Linda S. Marchione, mobilization assistant to the