CES to host Earth Day event

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron here is scheduled to host the tenth annual Vandenberg Earth Day at the base library here April 28. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature interactive displays from base-wide units as well as local community organizations. "The

Air Force space officials prepare to launch first Minotaur IV

The first launch of the Minotaur IV Space Launch Vehicle is scheduled to occur April 20 at noon PDT from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Minotaur IV is the newest variant in the Minotaur family of rockets built by Orbital Sciences Corporation. It is a four-stage solid rocket vehicle consisting

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SFS Guardian Challenge team ready to compete

The 30th Security Forces Squadron Guardian Challenge team is preparing to compete in Air Force Space Command's 2010 Guardian Challenge at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 16 - 20.The 30th SFS team will compete in a variety of events that test their competencies as military policemen:

Vandenberg to host hunters' town hall meeting

Vandenberg will host a town hall meeting for base hunters at 1 p.m. April 25 at the Conservation Law Enforcement Office in Building 13848.The meeting is open to people who are already eligible to hunt on Vandenberg per 30th Space Wing Instruction 32-7001, which includes active duty and retired

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Vandenberg to host motorcycle all call

The 30th Space Wing safety office is hosting a motorcycle all call at the base theater from 9 - 10 a.m. April 21. The motorcycle all call is not a mandatory function for base motorcyclists; however, participation is encouraged by base leadership and the assembly is open to all base personnel. "Even

Technology expo comes to Vandenberg

The 30th Space Communications Squadron will host the Vandenberg Technology Exposition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.May 5 at the Pacific Coast Club here. The event is free to all military, civilian and contractor personnel.More than 20 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in disaster recovery,

Former astronaut speaks at JSPOC dining-in

A former NASA astronaut and the current U.S. Strategic Command director of plans and policy visited Vandenberg as the guest speaker at the Joint Space Operations Center's dining-in at the Pacific Coast Club here April 10.Maj. Gen. Susan Helms spoke on the importance of the military's space missions

Air Force officials reduce Palace Chase obligation

Air Force officials here recently reduced the Reserve commitment for officers and enlisted members participating in Palace Chase temperarily as part of Air Force management measures to balance the force while meeting a congressionally mandated end strength. The three-to-one officer and two-for-one