Vandenberg successfully launches Delta II

Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 today at 11:51 a.m. The rocket carried WorldView-2, a high-resolution, remote-sensing satellite, into polar orbit. With confirmation of the payload's delivery into orbit and signal acquisition, the launch was pronounced a

Blaze no match for combined effort

A combined effort of Vandenberg's fire departments and other base and local agencies lead to a quick response to a fire that started here Sept. 30. The fire that erupted near Vandenberg's main gate quickly scorched through the dry terrain burning approximately 600 acres. "Since the day had been

New AFSPC Vice Commander: Focus is on greater capabilities, family, health

Humbled and honored by his new assignment, Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla recognizes the importance of the command and has been actively learning the ropes. "AFSPC is going to be the lead major command for two of the Air Force warfighting domains," said General

Delta II launch scheduled

A Delta II rocket is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex-2 here, between 11:37 a.m. and 11:51 a.m. Thursday. The rocket will carry WorldView-2, a high-resolution, remote-sensing satellite, into polar orbit. Col. David Buck, the 30th Space Wing commander, will be the western range launch

Selectees for Below-the-Zone

Congratulations to this quarter's selectees for promotion to Senior Airman Below-the-Zone: Aiman 1st Class Dane Ryan, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Aiman 1st Class Leashia Burr, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron Aiman 1st Class Rashada Passmore, 30th Security Forces Squadron Aiman 1st Class Jonathan

Airman's Attic ready to help Team V Airmen

With the current state of the economy, gathering all of the necessary items for a new house might seem overwhelming - with the Airman's Attic some of that stress might be relieved. "The attic exists to help Airmen E-5 and below and their families with the costs of setting up a new house," said Mrs.

Vandenberg raising awareness for domestic violence

Thirty percent of active duty military women report an occurrence with it in their lifetime. Of that thirty percent, 22 reported it while on active duty. It is a serious problem that affects those involved and those around. One in every four women has experienced it. Young boys who witness it are

Fit-to-Fight run raises awareness to breast cancer and domestic violence

Road leads cyclist to Air Force

Both legs bearing down on pedals, a cyclist fights through the pain and exhaustion felt as he ascends a steep, meandering hillside. Reaching the summit, he unzips his cycling jersey and wipes the encroaching sweat from his eyes. His sight now fixated beyond the edges of the cliff ahead, he finds

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