Delta II COSMO-4 rescheduled

Vandenberg is scheduled to launch a Delta II rocket carrying the Thales Alenia Space-Italia COSMO-SkyMed Satellite Nov. 5 at 7:20 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-2 on North Vandenberg. The rocket launch, originally scheduled for Oct. 29, was most recently delayed due to a second stage low voltage

UXO found, detonated at Vandenberg

Are you ready for winter?

Some areas of the country experience mild winter temperatures (like southern California and Florida), while others such as Colorado and the northern states experience snow and freezing temperatures. If you are in a northern state, or traveling to a northern state, now is the time to make your winter

Delta II COSMO-SkyMed 4 mission rescheduled for Nov. 4

Note: The following statement was provided by United Launch Alliance.The launch of Delta II COSMO-SkyMed 4 (Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) mission is rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 4 with a launch time of 7:20 p.m. PDT. During the terminal launch countdown on

Normal operations resume at Vandenberg

Following a one hour base lock down Nov. 2. Vandenberg officials have confirmed the base safe and have resumed normal operations.One building remained on lock down until 5 p.m. Nov. 2 in response to an exercise event that turned into a potential incident. The building involved was cleared by

DOD takes steps to stop bullying

Bullying once was an issue that most chalked up to an inevitable rite of passage. It is now being re-examined for its true impact by Defense Department school officials who are taking steps to protect military children.Last year, the departments of Education and Health and Human Services joined with

President proclaims November as Military Family Month

President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating November as Military Family Month.Here is the text of the president's proclamation:We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our armed forces and their families. Behind our brave service men and women, there are

Airmen embracing fitness culture

"Readiness," said the chief master sergeant of the Air Force, "is the primary purpose of developing the new fitness standard, and, so far, Airmen are stepping up to the challenge as the program normalizes." The new physical-training standard is a way to ensure Airmen are prepared to do the nation's

Delta II COSMO - SkyMed 4 mission rescheduled for Nov. 1

Note: The following statement was provided by United Launch Alliance.The launch of Delta II COSMO-SkyMed 4 (Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) mission has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 1 with a launch time of 7:20 p.m. PDT. During the terminal launch countdown

Fire breaks, rain tames Bear Creek Fire

The Bear Creek Fire on Vandenberg's South Base-1,253 total acres burned-is now 90 percent contained, according to Vandenberg Fire Department officials."A few small pockets remain but nothing is threatening the line," said Wayne Seda, assistant fire chief at Vandenberg's Fire Department. Successful