Atlas V launch teaches students about science and space

A science field trip to Vandenberg Air Force Base provided 35 students from St. Mary of the Assumption School, in nearby Santa Maria, an opportunity to watch a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket blast into orbit carrying a NASA payload Feb. 11.Team Vandenberg launched the Atlas V rocket from

AF releases criteria for new combat medal

Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Distinguished Warfare Medal Feb. 15, following defense officials' announcement of the new decoration days prior. The DWM will be awarded to honor individuals for single acts of extraordinary achievement, not involving acts of valor, that

Panetta notifies Congress DOD preparing for furloughs

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.In a memo to all employees, Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to avoid sequestration, which would add

2012 climate survey shows overall satisfaction with jobs, leaders

More than 163,000 Airmen voiced their opinions in the online Air Force Climate Survey conducted May 11 - June 22, with results indicating Airmen are satisfied with unit performance and trust their leaders, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.Conducted every two years, the climate survey

Welsh: Sequestration will 'undermine' readiness

Unprecedented budget factors have placed the nation's defense strategy in jeopardy, senior Department of Defense leaders told the Senate Armed Services Committee Feb. 12.During his opening remarks, the chief of staff of the Air Force stressed the severity of the current fiscal

Vandenberg receives cookies from Albertsons customers this Valentine’s Day

Most people receive gooey baked goods or fragrant flowers from a loved one for Valentine's Day; the Airmen of Vandenberg are not an exception.California Albertsons stores from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara donated nearly 2,200 bags of cookies to Vandenberg schools, offices and Airmen here Feb. 12-13.

30 SW commander's fini launch

Team V launches Atlas V rocket

Launch viewing party at Providence Landing Park

The 30th Space Wing and NASA are scheduled to host a launch viewing party at Providence Landing Park at 699 Mercury Avenue in Lompoc Monday at 8:30 a.m.This event is in preparation for the launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying a NASA payload from Space Launch Complex-3 here

DOD to begin review of family, military community programs

A new task force will start work next month on a 120-day review of all family and military community programs across the Defense Department to determine their effectiveness and identify gaps and potential efficiencies, a senior defense official said.Charles E. Milam, acting deputy assistant