'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

There’s still nothing legal about fake pot

Products such as Spice, K2, and other marijuana substitutes are illegal to possess and use for military members. This prohibited use is outlined in AFI 44-121 and has always been punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Now, the products will be off limits for all. The United States

Scholarships for Military Children Program seeking applicants

Scholarship applications for the 2011 Scholarships for Military Children program are now available in commissaries worldwide and online at www.militaryscholar.org by clicking the "News & Info" tab and then the "Scholarship Info" tab. Since the program was announced in 2000, it has awarded $8.3

Vandenberg's CFC campaign approaches final week: 'It's never too late to give'

Team Vandenberg has committed nearly $80,000 over the past four weeks to the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign, but with just one more week left in the drive, there's still about $120,000 to go for the base to meet its target goal. "It's never too late to give," said Capt. Colin Mims, the 30th Space

VCC's hours of operation to change

Effective Jan. 4, 2011, the Visitor Control Center located at the main gate on Vandenberg AFB will be changing its hours of operation. The VCC will be open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The VCC will be closed on weekends, holidays, Wing down days and every second Tuesday of the

Plaque dedication ceremony honors fallen Vandenberg Airman

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce held a plaque dedication ceremony for a fallen Airman from Vandenberg Air Force Base at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center here at 10 a.m. Dec. 7. Hundreds of people from the local communities attended the dedication ceremony to honor Senior Airman

Holiday season lights up

Vandenberg hosts OKC