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News

  • AF Successfully Launches Satellite to Enhance Military Communications

    The U.S. Air Force successfully launched a new-generation military communications satellite from here today at 8:47 p.m. (EST), when a Delta IV rocket carried a Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) into space. WGS satellites are designed to provide high-capacity communications to U.S. military forces. They

  • AFSPC recognizes Vandenberg with A1 awards

    Team, it gives me great pride to recognize our winners of the 2009 Air Force Space Command A1 Awards. Please join me in congratulating the individuals and organization below:Career Assistance Advisor of the Year: Master Sgt. Adam McComb (30th Force Support Squadron)First-Term Airman Center NCO in

  • Vandenberg's LWOs keep their eyes sky high

    Given the location on California's Central Coast, Vandenberg experiences climates that vary widely, from its dry summer season to its cool, foggy and rainy winter season. Regardless of what the weather might bring, Vandenberg continues to deliver unrivaled space power.When rockets or missiles are

  • USAFServices.com launches new Air Force community Web site

    Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.The entire Air Force family: all Airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; and retirees are invited to log on to

  • Vandenberg to hold annual Wingman Day

    The 14th Air Force and 30th Space Wing are scheduled to hold the annual Wingman Day on Dec. 4 here.The day will kick off with an opening ceremony at the parade grounds here at 7 a.m., followed immediately by the 10K Wingman Run.After the run, individual units will conduct breakout sessions to