JFCC SPACE officials named associate fellows by AIAA

Two senior officials from the Joint Functional Component Command for Space staff at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., were designated associate fellows by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nov. 5, 2013. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Timothy Coffin, JFCC SPACE deputy commander, and James

Annual beach cleanup leads the way to America Recycles Day

The third annual Vandenberg Air Force Base beach cleanup took place today at Minuteman, Wall, and Surf Beach. "It is estimated around 10 percent of our plastic waste alone ends up in our oceans," said Jessica Johnson, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental specialist. "Some detrimental effects

Vandenberg JA hosts legal workshop

Vandenberg Judge Advocate staff hosted a three and a half hour legal guided discussion style workshop Nov. 7 for more than a dozen base commanders, senior noncommissioned officers, and first sergeants."The purpose of the military justice workshop is to provide commanders and first sergeants with an

Vandenberg Breakers dining facility re-opens as restaurant

More than 50 Team V members were in attendance Nov. 8 for the official grand re-opening of Breakers Base Restaurant here.Breakers Base Restaurant, formally known as Breakers Dining Facility, has been closed for more than seven months undergoing various upgrades and renovations under the second stage

14th Air Force JAG serves as Special Victims' Counsel

The Air Force Special Victims' Counsel program provides military sexual assault survivors with a dedicated attorney to help walk them through the entire investigative and prosecutorial process. The program began in its interim phase in January of 2013. Just seven months later, the Secretary of

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