Energy awareness spreads through BX

An Energy Awareness Month display was presented by Vandenberg's energy managers at the Base Exchange here on Oct. 21. Two of Vandenberg's energy managers, Bradley King and John Bly, spoke to patrons at the BX about the importance of energy conservation during the facility's peak lunch hours. "Once a

Vandenberg Airman conquers Sahara Desert

A 533rd Training Squadron instructor here completed the 2010 Sahara Race in Egypt on Oct. 9. Capt. Carrie Zederkof, a 533rd TRS space-based infrared system mission instructor, competed against more than 150 competitors from 36 countries in a race TIME Magazine named as one of the top 10 endurance

DBIDS goes active

As many of you are well aware, as of Oct. 16, 2010, the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) is being utilized at all of our installation entry control points. As expected, we are experiencing some delays at our entry gates as we become more familiar with the system's capabilities and

Have fun by being safe this Halloween

Before the carving of jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating, bonfires, apple bobbing and costume parties, Vandenberg's Safety Office reminds base personnel to keep safety in mind on and off the installation during Halloween festivities. The following are a few recommended Halloween safety tips:1)

Cyberspace is the new domain of warfare

With the creation of the U.S. Cyber Command in May and last week's cybersecurity agreement between the departments of Defense and Homeland Security, DOD officials are ready to add cyberspace to sea, land, air and space as the latest domain of warfare, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III

October is Energy Awareness Month

October is nationally recognized as energy awareness month. The Federal Government is the nation's largest energy consumer. Each Airman, civilian or contractor can do their part to make the Air Force more energy efficient. Here are some energy saving tips:-- Get in the habit of turning off lights

LEAP program grows with second selection board

The Air Force Language and Culture Center added 260 participants from more than 400 active-duty officer and cadet applicants to the Language Enabled Airman Program during its selection board in September, officials said here Oct. 15.The Air Force program has grown since its first board, when 192

CJCS: Air Force has 'led the way' in energy security

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff lauded the Air Force for its commitment to energy security during the Pentagon Energy Security Event here Oct. 13."The Air Force is pushing forward, focusing on three goals of reducing demand, increasing supply through renewable and alternative sources, and

Vandenberg holds memorial service for fallen Airman

A memorial service was held for a fallen Vandenberg Airman at the Base Chapel Oct. 13. Hundreds of people filled the chapel's pews to pay their final respects to Senior Airman Daniel Johnson, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician who was killed in action Oct. 5 west

Memorial services held for Airman Johnson