Vandenberg's 5th Atlas V lifts off

Team Vandenberg launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-3 here Sept. 13 at 2:39 p.m.It was the fifth Atlas V processed at Vandenberg and the 606th Atlas mission in U.S. history."It's an honor to work alongside the men and women of Team Vandenberg, United Launch

30th Launch Group changes command

4th SLS readies for Atlas V launch

3...2...1... and we have lift off. Members of the 4th Space Launch Squadron know the feeling of launch day excitement and stress and are currently preparing to get revved up again for the Atlas V launch scheduled for Sept. 13."We are a small squadron," said Maj. Joseph Howerton, 4th SLS Atlas V

Vandenberg pays tribute to victims of 9/11

Vandenberg defender chooses independence

Airman 1st Class Brandon Morris, a 30th Security Forces Squadron Response Force Member, did not always see himself joining the Air Force.Morris' path to the Air Force began in his hometown of Orlando where his mother set high expectations for his future."She gave me two options: military or

AF finishes strong at end of 'critical days of summer'

The Air Force 2012 Critical Days of Summer campaign ended Sept. 4 with zero fatalities for the Labor Day weekend for the first time in five years. "We at the Safety Center always have a Quest for Zero mission," said Bill Parsons, Air Force Chief of Ground Safety. "It is, and always should be, our

Safety doesn’t take a holiday

Labor Day is traditionally a time to pay tribute to the American work force.Airmen are an integral part of that work force and the Vandenberg Safety Office here encourages Airmen to enjoy a well-earned break safely. "Risk management must remain a key element in planning and participating in your

AF senior leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to all Air Force personnel:As our Nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your

Team V welcomes new command chief

Vandenberg welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Peterson as the new 30th Space Wing command chief in August. As the new command chief, Peterson advises the commander on the morale, welfare, training and mission readiness of more than 2,400 enlisted Airmen in the wing. "Vandenberg is a whole new base,

U.S. STRATCOM's senior enlisted leader visits Vandenberg