Strong military is key to long-term U.S. success, Gates says

The ultimate guarantee against success of aggressors, dictators and terrorists in the 21st century is the size, strength and global reach of the United States military, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said May 22."Beyond the current wars, our military credibility, commitment and presence are

Vandenberg Airmen participate in Armed Forces Day Parade

Members from Vandenberg Air Force Base participated in the 52nd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade here May 21.The annual parade, which originated in 1960, is hailed as being the nation's longest running military parade sponsored by any city in the United States.Wearing the Airman Battle Uniform, the

Vandenberg mission showcased during Armed Forces Day festivities

Members from Vandenberg Air Force Base participated in the 52nd Annual Armed Forces Day military exhibits here May 20 - 22.Exhibits from each branch of the United States military (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard) were open to the public in the parking lot of Torrance's Del Amo

Fallen police officers and security forces members remembered

Vandenberg's 30th Weather Squadron to host inactivation ceremony

After more than 18 years of squadron-level operations here, the 30th Weather Squadron is slated to inactivate (effective) June 1. On June 3, the 30th WS is scheduled to host an inactivation ceremony, open to all persons with base access, at the 381st Training Group Auditorium (Building 8290) at 11

AOC takes on Tough Mudder

Six members of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center here will see if they have what it takes to conquer one of the toughest races in the world May 28 at the Tough Mudder in Southern California's Snow Valley. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Alex Hernandez; Tech. Sgt. Gavin Iteen and Staff Sgts.

Vandenberg's master sergeant selects announced

AF officials selected 6,618 of 19,538 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 33.87 percent. The average score for those selected was 335.21, with an average time in grade of 4.58 years and an average time in service of 15.91 years. The master sergeant

General Helms tours Vandenberg

AFRC hosts School Information Fair

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is scheduled to host the School Information Fair May 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Balfour Beatty Community Center here. The School Information Fair is designed to help parents research the best local option for the education of their children. "Having the

Officials announce E-7 selection stats

Air Force officials selected 6,618 of 19,538 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 33.87 percent.The average score for those selected was 335.21, with an average time in grade of 4.58 years and an average time in service of 15.91 years. The average