June weather outlook: 'Gloom' ahead?

June is the start of the cool season along the Central Coast. High pressure intensifies west of the state bringing a persistent northwesterly wind flow across the region, which results in an increased marine layer presence across Vandenberg. The continuous onshore flow tends to hinder dissipation of

Vice President, Deputy Secretary present top environmental awards

Vice President Joe Biden praised winners of the 2009 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards today for leading the way in environmental stewardship as they lead the way in the nation's defense. Biden joined Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III in the Pentagon auditorium to recognize

Vandenberg hero is laid to rest in Los Osos

Hundreds of people filled the Perlee Theater at Camp San Luis Obispo to honor the life of a warrior, leader and friend, June 2. Navy Commander Duane Wolfe, a husband and father of three, was killed by a roadside bomb outside of Fallujah, Iraq May 25. Commander Wolfe, a Naval Reservist, worked at

AAFES opens doors to local vendors

While the economy may have forced some retailers to scale back on merchandise and services, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is actively seeking the assistance of local businesses to increase the product selection that troops and families find at their local Base Exchange. "Some shoppers

Four charged with terror plot against Air Guard base, Jewish facilities

Less than a month after the sentencing of five defendants found guilty in a terror plot to kill soldiers at Fort Dix, N.J., authorities say they have foiled another terrorist plot against an Air National Guard base and a synagogue and Jewish community center in New York. The FBI and New York police

Vandenberg to hold Warrior Mud Run

The Vandenberg Warrior Challenge Mud Run takes place here June 30, starting at 1 p.m. on the base track and ending at Cocheo Park.A 30th Space Wing commander's call with Col. David Buck will immediately follow the run.The 5-mile route covers paved roads, off-road vehicle trails and the base obstacle

Airman sentenced at special court-martial

A 30th Medical Operations Squadron Airman was tried by a special court-martial here May 12. Airman 1st Class Brian K. Cardenas received his first federal conviction, four months confinement, forfeitures of $933 per month for five months and reduction in grade to E-1. By his own request, Airman

Photos from Costa Rica

Memorial services set for fallen Vandenberg member

A memorial service for Navy Cmdr. Duane G. Wolfe is scheduled for 11 a.m. June 2 at the Perlee Theater, Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif. A graveside service at Los Osos Valley Memorial Park will immediately follow the memorial. Commander Wolfe, a 32-year Los Osos resident, was assigned to the Army Corps

30th Space Wing medical team returns home from humanitarian in Costa Rica