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

381st TRG showcases heritage

Members of the 381st Training Support Squadron unveiled a historical mural in the 381st TRSS main lobby here Aug. 23.The mural was designed and painted by a team comprised of Team V permanent party and students from the 381st Training Group, headed by Airman 1st Class Eboni Alexander, a 381st TRG

Airmen Against Drunk Driving goes mobile

The 30th Space Wing commander recently approved a change to the Airmen Against Drunk Driving program here that allows volunteer dispatchers to work from home. In the past, AADD duties required volunteer dispatchers to stay on base at GI Java from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. as they waited for calls from Airmen

The X-man takes Vandenberg to the extreme

Team V members participated in a special event with the P90X creator at the fitness center here Aug. 22. Tony Horton and his training crew have teamed up with Armed Forces Entertainment for the "Ripped and Ready" tour of American military installations worldwide. "I know that a lot of folks in the

Team V competes in sports day

Team V members competed in the Wing Sports Day here Aug. 17. Sports day is organized by the 30th Force Support Squadron Fitness Center staff and offers squadrons and organizational teams a chance to compete in a variety of sporting events throughout the day. "Participants were able to break away