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New program aims to help victims of sexual assault at Vandenberg

A pilot program got its wings and will now be a permanent fixture at Vandenberg as of Aug. 5.The Air Force created the Special Victim's Council as a pilot program to help aide victims of sexual assault through the legal process and in turn increase reporting of assaults and victim cooperation

'Eh' Vandenberg captain's weight loss victory

Dorothy Bryant, an American author and playwright, said, "Change happens very slowly and all of a sudden."This is exactly how Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Phil Desmarais, 533rd Training Squadron Student Operations flight chief, described the revelation he had before his recent weight loss

Out with the old, in with the future!

The Vandenberg Lodge moved out of its old 1942 building June 25, 2013 for a newer, brighter building. It was difficult for the lodging team to give a first great impression to visitors when they where scrunched up with no open space or welcoming appearance, especially those who stayed in the

Celebrating the young at Salute to Youth

Wide open spaces packed with children and parents enjoyed the circus theme of the fourth annual Salute to Youth event with lots of free food, prizes, games, live music and a children's clown costume contest at the base's Youth Center. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, marked the anniversary of the Salute to

Getting educated on education

AFSPC command chief, Vandenberg Airmen talk AF future

The Air Force Space Command command chief visited with Vandenberg Airmen of diverse skill sets July 31 in separate sessions throughout the day, and a few common questions emerged.Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, AFSPC command chief, spoke to Airmen about a variety of topics and trending questions

30th SFS Airman ‘high speed’

Air Force Space Command's Public Affairs deputy director sent a memo to all AFSPC public affairs units requesting a 400-word essay and a photograph of an 'outstanding Airman' from their respective bases. Without a moment of hesitation, Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Peterson, 30th Space Wing command chief,

Furlough off: Vandenberg civilians back to full-time

Vandenberg civilians received good news Tuesday after Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced via press release that furlough days would be reduced from 11 to six days.Furlough days began in July and were originally expected to last for 11 consecutive weeks. With the new guidance, Vandenberg

Pentagon cuts furlough days from 11 to 6

Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Aug.6. Officials are briefing