Vandenberg launches ground-based interceptor

The 30th Space Wing and Missile Defense Agency launched a ground-based interceptor at 3:25 p.m. June 6 from North Vandenberg. The launch was a flight test for a two-stage variant of the operationally-configured three-stage interceptor now deployed at Vandenberg AFB. The test was solely for data

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Social media use is everyone's responsibility

The Air Force Space Command recently allowed Air Force Network access to Internet-based social networking systems such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.The Air Force has recognized the advantages of the capabilities that social media sites and other Internet tools have in distributing information,

Missile defense test scheduled

The 30th Space Wing and Missile Defense Agency are scheduled to conduct a flight test of a modified ground-based interceptor between noon and 4 p.m. June 6.The modified interceptor is a two-stage variant of the operationally-configured three-stage design now deployed at Vandenberg AFB. This test is

SFS defenders win big at powerlifting competition

Two members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron competed in the 2010 United States Powerlifting Federation Military Nationals competition at Venice Beach May 29.Tech. Sgt. Rudy Garcia, the 30th SFS NCO in charge of combat arms, and Staff Sgt. Cole Whitney, a 30th SFS conservation officer, competed

Wolfe family receives Elks Lodge medal

Air Force upgrades GPS constellation

Airmen from the 2nd and 19th Space Operations Squadrons took control of the Air Force's newest GPS satellite following its launch into orbit May 28 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.The GPS IIF SV-1 satellite represents a substantial upgrade for the GPS constellation. Thanks to improvements

Children’s playhouse up for grabs at BX

The Vandenberg Base Exchange is giving away a chance to win a children's playhouse valued at approximately $165. Military shoppers can register to win the Little Tikes Playhouse through June 24."With summer just around the corner, this is one 'sweet' giveaway and the ideal gift for backyard

Vandenberg's annual Kids Fire Camp scheduled for August

The Vandenberg Fire Department is scheduled to host its annual Kids Fire Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at Fire Station 2 (Building 10660).The Vandenberg Chapel is co-sponsoring the event in support of the "Year of the Air Force Family."There are only 26 slots available for children, 8 - 12

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