AFPC 'Spread the Word' team to brief Vandenberg

An Air Force Personnel Center "Spread the Word" team will conduct briefings at the base theater May 6 to allow Team Vandenberg to address concerns and provide feedback to AFPC personnel. The briefings, which take place 9 - 10:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 pm., also provide information on personnel issues and

'Perspective' focuses on diversity

In his latest 'Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman focuses on diversity and how it strengthens the greatest Air Force in the world. "This diversity enables successful action across the full spectrum of operations," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley.

Airmen's investment in AAFES pays off for entire military community

While many retailers struggled or even closed their doors, in 2008 the Exchange benefit continued to pay dividends for military families. Strong sales and earnings at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities, the Exchange Online Store and Exchange Catalogs helped deliver more than $260 million

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