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  • Firework safety paramount during July

    According to the U.S. fire administration, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 7,000 people for fireworks-related injuries during 2008. Of these injuries, 70 percent occurred between June 20 and July 20. It's easy to conclude that fireworks-related injuries are more likely to occur

  • Memorial service set for Sean Fleming

    A memorial service for Sean Daniel Fleming is scheduled for 10 a.m. July 1 at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, Calif., 93003.A reception is scheduled immediately following the memorial service on the Our Lady of Assumption Church grounds, followed by an apparatus

  • Online program helps military families vote absentee

    Defense Department officials launched an Internet-based program June 28 to help servicemembers and other Americans living overseas vote more easily in November's elections. The new online voting assistant at www.fvap.gov will make the registration and absentee ballot application process "quick,

  • ROTC instructor vacancies available

    Opportunities are available for qualified officers to fill nearly 100 projected Air Force ROTC detachment instructor vacancies throughout the nation next summer, Air Force officials announced. Eligible officers include line officers with the rank of first lieutenant, captain or major. First

  • Minuteman III launch scheduled

    A Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test flight is scheduled to launch from North Vandenberg Wednesday, June 30, between 3:01 a.m. to 9:01 a.m. PDT.The launch is an operational test to determine the weapon system's reliability and accuracy. The 576th Flight Test Squadron, which will

  • Search suspended for missing firefighter

    The five-day search for Vandenberg AFB firefighter Sean Fleming, which brought scores of emergency response personnel together from areas all along the Central Coast, was suspended at 6 p.m. June 25. "Our condolences go out to Sean's family and friends," said Col. Richard Boltz, 30th Space Wing

  • Search for firefighter fueled by hope for closure

    Volunteers gathered at Gaviota State Beach at 9 a.m. June 25 continuing the search for a Vandenberg AFB firefighter reported missing June 21.Sean Fleming was last seen kayaking off the Santa Barbara County coast June 19. So far search teams have found Fleming's kayak and backpack. Changing their

  • Support encourages searchers

    The fourth day searching for a firefighter reported missing June 21 will continue until sundown June 24 and resume at 9 a.m. June 25.Sean Fleming, a Vandenberg AFB firefighter, was last seen kayaking off the Santa Barbara County coast June 19. So far search teams have found Fleming's kayak and

  • Fourth of July wingman message

    Independence Day is a time to recognize that more than 230 years ago our founding fathers fought to establish a new nation dedicated to protecting "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Please pause to remember those who have sacrificed to make and to keep our nation free. Our goal is for

  • Search continues for missing firefighter

    The search resumed at 9 a.m. June 24 for a Vandenberg AFB firefighter who was reported missing June 21. There has been an outpouring of support from local and base businesses providing food, beverages and assistance to the search crews.Agencies involved in the search include the Vandenberg Hot Shots

 

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