Delta II launch successful

Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 today at 1:24 p.m May 5. The rocket carried an experimental satellite for the Missile Defense Agency's Space Tracking and Surveillance System Advanced Technology Risk Reduction mission. At approximately one hour after

VA accepting applications for new GI Bill

The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which is scheduled to go into effect on or after Aug. 1. The Post-9/11 GI Bill offers different benefits from that of the Montgomery GI Bill. Benefits included in the new bill pay a monthly housing allowance,

Cultural resources set to accept DOD level award

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron cultural resources team will travel to the Pentagon to accept the Department of Defense Secretary of Defense Cultural Resources Management - Installation award on behalf of Team Vandenberg on June 3. Vandenberg received the award for the 30th CES cultural resources

Airman sentenced at special court-martial

A Vandenberg Airman pled guilty in a special court-martial here April 14, receiving three months confinement and a bad conduct discharge. This was the second court-martial trial and federal conviction for Airman Basic Myron Admore, who worked in the 30th Security Forces Squadron here. Because the

May weather outlook: Expect more fog

Coastal stratus becomes progressively frequent, indicating summer is rapidly approaching. Between the months of May and October, fog and stratus (marine layer) are the rule at Vandenberg. This is a result of relatively warmer (moist) air moving over very cold ocean water. The resulting marine layer

Airmen run to raise awareness for child abuse and sexual assault

Team Vandenberg assembled at the parade grounds for the monthly Fit-to-Fight Run April 30; however, this run was unique as Airmen wore blue or teal to show their support of child abuse and sexual assault awareness."I wore the blue to help remind people that this problem is serious, not only to the

Unit Focus: 381st Training Support Squadron prepares Airmen for Air Force career

Vandenberg hosts Financial Readiness Roadshow

Post-9/11 GI Bill applications available

The Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill beginning today. All members should refer to the VA Web site at www.gibill.va.gov or contact the VA at (888) 442-4551 for more information and guidance on applying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Base Education

Vandenberg participates in readiness exercise

Vandenberg agencies participated in a two-day Foggy Shores exercise, a series of fabricated events April 22-23. The exercise kicked off April 22 with a simulated explosion in Building 11777, which tested the base's ability to respond to an incident. "This event was different from normal Foggy Shores