Vandenberg Director of EO remembered for her kindness

Some say kindness is the most admirable human quality. Others cast their votes for generosity. Congeniality, sincerity and compassion all rank among the traits people hope others attribute to them. Ask the friends of Alinda Nelson and they won't hesitate to say she had them all. Ms. Nelson,

Vandenberg Airman placed high in 2011 Armed Forces Triathlon

The 2011 Armed Forces triathlon was held at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu on April 9.The Air Force's Men's Team took first place over other men's teams from the Navy, Coast Guard, Army and Marine Corps. The 2011 Armed Forces triathlon events consisted of a 1,500 meter swim, 40 kilometers

Vandenberg set to host Earth Day event

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Asset Management Flight here is scheduled to host Vandenberg's 11th Annual Earth Day Event in the lawn area outside of the base library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20. The event will focus on educating the Vandenberg populace about the base organizations that

TF Paladin holds memorial for EOD comrades who've made the ultimate sacrifice over past 12 months

Combined Joint Task Force Paladin honored fallen comrades who had made the ultimate sacrifice during the past 12 months during a ceremony April 5. The lives of 20 Paladin service members, which included 10 Soldiers, eight Marines and two Airmen, were honored in the CJTF Paladin 6th Annual Fallen

High school senior assignment deferment program automated

In an effort to better serve military families, Air Force personnel officials have automated the High School Senior Assignment Deferment program application. The program increases stability for military family members entering their senior year of high school. Active-duty officers lieutenant colonel

Allergy tests covered for TRICARE beneficiaries

Every year millions of Americans suffer from allergies, with symptoms ranging from irritating to life-threatening. TRICARE beneficiaries are eligible to receive care for the testing and treatment of conditions relating to allergies.According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious

Military family support a 'national priority,' Obama says

President Barack Obama today made caring for military families a national priority, calling to action his entire administration and communities across the U.S. on their behalf."The strength and the readiness of America's military depend on the strength and readiness of our military families," the

Team V kicks off National Library Week

Vandenberg's fourth Atlas V launch scheduled

Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch an Atlas V from Space Launch Complex-3 here April 14 at 9:24 p.m. PDT. The launch, originally scheduled April 12, was delayed 48-hours in order to allow time to evaluate the need to replace an avionics component on the vehicle. "The weather forecast looks great

Troops to receive full mid-month pay April 15th

All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their paychecks April 15, Pentagon officials said today."Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full mid-month pay on the 15th of April," Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said. "It may