LRS prepares for fire season

The 30th Logistical Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section here is putting the finishing touches on the annual maintenance of the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron's fire prevention vehicles and projects in order to have all of the vehicles ready by April 30 for California's upcoming wildfire

Stars, stripes, diamond

A house burns and better firefighters emerge

Vandenberg Fire Department burnt the inside of an abandoned house in order to accomplish live-fire training here April 16. The department, which was recognized in 2008 as the best fire department in the DoD, uses the training to prepare new firefighters for the indiscriminate nature of a real fire.

Airmen join nation in Prayer Breakfast

Top 10 things military teens want you to know

Teens of military families know firsthand the realities of war--and they want their teachers and peers to know what they go through. They worry. Their emotions take a tremendous toll. To help teachers, coaches and others who work with teens recognize and learn how to respond to these feelings, the

Cultural Resources preserves history and Air Force hardware

Air Force officials announced Vandenberg as the Gen. Thomas D. White Environmental Award winner for the best Cultural Resources Management-Installation April 7.Vandenberg received the award for the 30th Civil Engineer Cultural Resources flight's management of the installation's many cultural,

High winds cause dependent injury

The high winds of Vandenberg caused the injury of a military dependent when a tree fell onto his house here at approximately 4:30 p.m. April 14. The dependant received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure. Medics and firemen from the 30th Civil Engineer

WWII hero speaks to newly inducted chiefs

A World War II hero congratulated two Vandenberg Airmen as they were inducted to the grade of chief master sergeant in a ceremony April 9 at the Pacific Coast Club here. Edwin 'Doc' Pepping gave the two inductees, Chief Master Sgt. Carey Allen, the 576th Flight Test Squadron superintendent, and

Vandenberg IG program best in AFSPC

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the men and women of the 30th Space Wing Inspector General's Office. They recently won the Air Force Space Command John P. Flynn Award for 2008 and will go on to compete at the Air Force level. This prestigious award is a testament to their

TRICARE helps families face autism

Autism delays development of important life skills.Most people may take these social and communication skills for granted, but autism-related delays and problem behaviors usually start in infancy and can last a lifetime. Life is challenging not only for the diagnosed child, but for parents and