VA officials cutting insurance premiums for families

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced April 29 here that military personnel insuring their families under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will have reduced out-of-pocket expenses beginning July 1. "VA (officials hope) these reductions will allow more military

30th LCSS set to inactivate

The 30th Launch Support Squadron is scheduled to become inactive during an inactivation ceremony in front of the 30th Launch Group here at 10 a.m. May 12.After nearly five years, the 30th LCSS will close its doors and integrate with other squadrons at Vandenberg due to manpower and budget

MDC's multifaceted service assists Vandenberg, local community

What happens to discarded base furniture including desks, chairs, file cabinets, lockers and tables when they are no longer needed or wanted at Vandenberg facilities? The answer can be found at the Vandenberg Material Diversion Center (Building 11510).Rather than scrapping these government assets or

Vandenberg Airmen participate in joint service training

Standing steadfast and posed, with sweat dripping from his furrowed brow, an Airman holds his gaze locked on his opponent's eyes. Trying to size up his enemy's plans, he watches his foe's every move. Using the techniques he has learned, he waits for just the right moment to attack. As he waits

Marshallia Ranch hosts Guardian Challenge golf tournament

Former 614th AOC commander takes command of 30th SW

The former commander of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center here assumed command of the 30th Space Wing at a change of command ceremony held at the base parade grounds April 26.Col. Richard Boltz assumed command of the wing from Col. David Buck, who has been reassigned to U.S. Central Command

Team Vandenberg's Kids' Carnival

Deputy SecDef tours Vandenberg

Air Force-Wide Social Media Access Begins

Air Force officials began a two-week phased opening April 26 of access to social media sites Air Force-wide. Pacific Air Forces bases gained access to social media sites earlier in April, serving as the test-bed prior to the Air Force-wide initiative.Air Force Space Command, Air Education and

Free Marvel comics flying onto Vandenberg shelves

Captain America is coming to Vandenberg to deliver on a promise made to a World War II Soldier in a new Marvel comic book that takes readers from occupied France to the front lines of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.Other superheroes joining "Cap" in The Promise by Paul Tobin include