Vandenberg Fire extinguishes fire near Lompoc Gate

Boat washes ashore at Minuteman Beach

Holiday memories could net share of $2,500 in AAFES shopping sprees

The holidays are a great time of year to enjoy special moments and create lasting memories with friends and family. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is encouraging military shoppers to share those memories for a shot at a $1,000 shopping spree in the "Memories Etched in Images Holiday Photo

Heavy lifting

Wounded warrior program continues assisting Airmen and their families

Air Force leaders remain committed to the service's top investments: Airmen and their families. In support of a Defense Department initiative to return wounded warriors to productive military service or civilian life, Air Force officials here have revised several personnel policies. These policies

New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the

Vandenberg Airmen promote Great American Smoke Out

Command officials work toward seamless transition with mission transfer

Air Force Global Strike Command officials here will gain missile wings at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo.; Malmstrom AFB, Mont.; and Minot AFB, N.D., when it assumes control of 20th Air Force and the intercontinental ballistic missile mission Dec. 1. The 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg

Vandenberg's ACOs: An essential space launch entity

"The hazard area and airspace are clear and controlled; you have my green." These words break the silence in Vandenberg's Area Control Center as the aerospace control officers give the final command, indicating all areas are safe and cleared before the launch of a rocket or missile. Vandenberg's

Vandenberg commemorates POW/MIA servicemembers