Dirt Boys pave the way at Vandenberg

Clouds blanketed the rolling hills east of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's storage compound at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 24. On this exceptionally foggy morning, vision was limited and the sound of turning engines enveloped the adjoining grounds, indicating the duty day had begun. An Airman, standing ready

9/11 memorial ceremony honors fallen

Officials announce enlisted supplemental promotions

More than 850 Airmen have been selected for promotion to the next higher rank as part of the September enlisted supplemental promotion process. The enlisted supplemental promotion release announces those Airmen selected for promotion who tested outside of their required cycle due to an extended

DOD, Services Work to Prevent Suicides

Officials know the facts about suicide in the military services, but the causes and best means of prevention are more elusive, a senior Defense Department official said today.In testimony before the House Armed Services committee, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary of defense for health

Pentagon Observes 10th Anniversary of 9/11

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta asked others to renew their commitment to keeping the nation safe as the Pentagon held a ceremony to honor the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks here today."As we mark this 10th anniversary of 9/11, we, the men and women of the Department of Defense, renew our

Vandenberg instructor joined military early in response to 9/11 attacks

As the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, many Americans will reminisce about that fateful September day and the influence it has had on their lives. Tech. Sgt. Timothy Tichawa, a 533rd Training Squadron instructor, remembers this about Sept. 11, 2001: Tichawa was asleep in

Flag football anyone?

Safety notices negative trend at Vandenberg

The 30th Space Wing Safety Office issued a plea today reminding base personnel that improper safety considerations are not just a personal decision, but can affect everyone on base."The safety office has observed a disturbing trend across the base," said Tech. Sgt. Hyrum Lowder, 3Oth SW ground

Deployed 30th CES member leads Airmen in 9/11 honor guard detail

A utilities craftsman from Vandenberg's 30th Civil Engineer Squadron is currently leading and preparing the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Honor Guard at Ali Base, Iraq, for a special ceremony commemorating the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. "Having this 9/11 ceremony is very important and I feel

AETC commander visits the 381st TRG