Vandenberg launches ground-based interceptor

FSS to host Breakfast with Santa event

The 30th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to host the annual Breakfast with Santa event at the Pacific Coast Club here from 9 - 11 a.m. Dec. 18. Vandenberg's Breakfast with Santa is a free event open to all personnel with base access. "This is all about holiday fun," said Lynn Warner, event

Vandenberg to conduct free vehicle safety checks

The 30th Space Wing Ground Safety Office is scheduled to conduct free motor vehicle safety checks at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station here from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16.The safety office's vehicle safety checks event is open to all active-duty personnel, spouses, dependents,

Missile defense test delayed

Today's scheduled Missile Defense Agency ground-based interceptor flight test has been delayed due to poor weather conditions downrange. The flight test has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 15, with a launch window from 8 a.m. to noon.The ground-based interceptor test will defend against an

Air Force leaders issue holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:As we celebrate the holidays, please take the opportunity to reflect on our many blessings

TRICARE beneficiaries have many options to prepare for flu season

TRICARE officials urge their 9.6 million beneficiaries to take preventive steps to stop the spread of the flu. Seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory virus that many beneficiaries may already have been exposed to throughout the year. The 2010 through 2011 flu vaccine will protect against

Federal agencies share latest research on polytrauma and reintegration

Helping severely wounded veterans and servicemembers recover and reintegrate into their families and communities was the theme of a joint Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury and National Institutes of Health two-day

'Portraits in Courage' Vol. V highlights Air Force heroes

The latest "Portraits in Courage" released Dec. 10 highlights 18 Airmen who demonstrated bravery and heroism in the crucible of war as they repelled air and ground enemy fire, led convoys through perilous terrain and assisted injured comrades.The stories describe ordinary Americans who accomplished

Missile defense test scheduled

The Missile Defense Agency plans to conduct a flight test involving the launch of a ground-based interceptor from the Ronald W. Reagan Missile Defense Site here Dec. 14 with a launch window of 8 a.m. to noon.The ground-based interceptor test will defend against an intermediate-range ballistic

Vandenberg's youth gymnasts soar in local tournament

As 2010 winds down, Vandenberg's Jets Gymnastics celebrates 20 years of providing gymnastics training to local youth. What began as a recreational program in a 2,200 square foot facility has evolved into a much larger program. In 1996, the program moved into its current location, a 20,000 square