Earth Day fair brightens Vandenberg

Athletes, Vandenberg win at Special Olympics

Vandenberg hosted the 21st Annual Special Olympics presented by Northern Santa Barbara County at 9 a.m. April 25 at the base track. The 2009 Harry Wood Area Games opening ceremony officially began as a group of Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron, running in formation, brought a torch in

Vandenberg remains proactive as the H1N1 flu continues to spread

The Center for Disease Control has confirmed 64 cases of the H1N1 flu in the United States as of April 28; seven in California.The 30th Medical Group here is staying vigilant for the symptoms as appointments are made through sick-call procedures.The H1N1 strand, unlike normal flu strands, is

Vandenberg Airman selected as California's top CGO

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize 1st Lt. Lauren Neely, the 30th Space Wing Commander's Action Group officer. Lieutenant Neely was recently recognized as the California Air Force Association Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2008. This prestigious award is a testament to her

MDA completes important step for KEI program

The Missile Defense Agency successfully completed an important exercise of the Kinetic Energy Interceptors program here in preparation for its inaugural flight test later this year. Team members executed simulated launch countdown activities of an inert pathfinder Kinetic Energy Interceptor booster

Options available to combat military stress

Military life can be stressful, that's no secret. With constant deployments, physically-draining missions and long work hours, it can sometimes seem like too much. Suicide rates across all military branches are on the rise, and it's important to know how to deal with the stressors that can lead to

AFSPC announces 2008 Space and Missile Operations Award winners

It gives me great pleasure to recognize the men and women of the 30th Operations Group. They were recently named by Air Force Space Command as winners of the 2008 Space and Missile Operations Awards. These awards honor AFSPC's most outstanding operations units and individuals. Those from VAFB

Two day Financial Road Show pit stops at Vandenberg

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is scheduled to host a Financial Road Show May 1-2 at the Pacific Coast Club here. The program, which is open to anyone who has base access, focuses on a variety of financial issues including managing military benefits, retirement plans, home mortgages, savings

Exchange Online Mall partner turns used electronics into foldable green

Every time a new computer, MP3 player or video game hits retailers' shelves, consumers inevitably pitch older "versions" into "junk drawers," or worse yet trash cans, often never to be thought of again. While the Exchanges' electronic stores continue to be the destination for the updated gadgets,

Airmen moving on up into new housing

The 30th Space Wing and Balfour Beatty Communities hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony here April 20 in celebration of the new company grade and field grade officer housing neighborhood here.The ribbon cutting, which took place at the 30th Security Forces Commander Lt. Col. Joseph Milner's new home,