22nd SOPS to inactivate, merge with 21st SOPS

The 22nd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, is scheduled to inactivate during a ceremony at the Vandenberg Tracking Station here at 2:30 p.m. July 30.The 22nd SOPS, Det. 1, responsible for satellite command and control operations, will merge with the 21st Space Operations Squadron here to

HUD and VA officials launch $15 million demonstration program to prevent veteran homelessness

In an effort to prevent homelessness among veterans, primarily those returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that both agencies will invest a combined $15 million in five selected

ICBM test launches showcase Global Strike capabilities

The chance to launch two Air Force Global Strike Command Minuteman III ICBM test vehicles in June, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two missile crews.Missile maintenance and operational task forces from F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., and Malmstrom AFB, Mont., combined with the 576th Flight Test

Onizuka AFS closes, operations move to Vandenberg

After nearly 50 years of operations, the Air Force officially closed Onizuka Air Force Station here during a formal ceremony July 28.Lt. Gen. John T. "Tom" Sheridan, commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, was the presiding official. Onizuka AFS has played many

ALS graduates 15

The Vandenberg Airman Leadership School held the graduation for Class 2010-Golf on July 27 at the Pacific Coast Club here. The 15 graduates were from Vandenberg, Los Angeles AFB and the Wisconsin National Guard.The John L. Levitow Award went to Senior Airman Wayne Boteler of the 576th Flight Test

Improved physical training uniform sized for both sexes

The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes."We have received much feedback from the field," said Maj. Eric Habersberger, the deputy chief of the Air Force Uniform Office. "We have made a strong

Vandenberg to hold dedication ceremony

The Air Force will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Ellison Onizuka Satellite Operations Facility, which will be home to the 21st Space Operations Squadron at 10 a.m. here Friday, July 30, 2010.Onizuka Air Force Station, located in Sunnyvale, Calif., officially closed Wednesday, July 28, and

Colonel Kirts takes command of 30th MSG

Col. Kelly Kirts assumed command of the 30th Mission Support Group from Col. Richard Wright in a change-of-command ceremony here July 26.Col. Richard Boltz, the 30th Space Wing commander, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the base parade grounds.Colonel Kirts, who previously served as

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" survey a must to let Airmen's viewpoints be known

"Your opinion matters" is the view of Air Force officials on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" survey released July 7 to more than 98,000 randomly selected active-duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members. Selected Airmen have received an e-mail with the survey from Westat, a

Celebrating 25 years of service