Vandenberg successfully launches Delta II

Mission planners celebrate Vandenberg AFB's first launch of the New Year following the successful launch of a Delta II rocket at 2:22 a.m. today from Space Launch Complex-2 here. The rocket carried a NOAA-N Prime polar-orbiting weather satellite for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Vandenberg Airmen win communications award

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize Senior Airman Andrew Scraper and Tech. Sgt. Frank Walsh, both of the 30th Communications Squadron. They were recently recognized in the Gen. John P. Jumper Warfighter Integration and Communications and Information Awards: Air Force Communications -

Delta II launch delayed

The launch of a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 is rescheduled due to a problem with the launch pad.The next launch is scheduled for Thursday at 2:22 a.m., weather permitting.The rocket will carry a NOAA-N Prime polar-orbiting weather satellite for NASA and the National Oceanic and

Preparing for launch

Entertainers join Elmo to help military families find 'new normal'

Sesame Workshop will air a PBS special Apr. 1 aimed at helping military families cope with changes. Actor/singer Queen Latifah and singer John Mayer will join Elmo to present, "Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change." The special carries a message for children whose parents suffered a

NATO representatives visit Vandenberg

Vandenberg Articles 15

Ten Vandenberg Airmen received punishment in January under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Their offenses and punishments are as follows: A technical sergeant assigned to the 30th Space Wing violated Article 92 of the UCMJ by using his official position to obtain personal favors.

Vehicle maintainers 'compute' solutions with new technology

What could you do with two extra years? The 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron's vehicle maintenance flight has saved that much time and more through the purchase of a new diagnostic tool recently. Today's vehicles are more high-tech than yesteryear's models; computers and sensors run the show. So,

Med group completes four-day exercise

The 30th Medical Group conducted a Medical Emergency Response Capability Assessment and Training exercise Jan. 29 at the base clinic and Cocheo Park here. The four-day exercise involved nearly the entire clinic staff and was conducted in three phases, including classroom and hands-on training. The

Officials work on Pentagon's need for space capabilities

Adapting new capabilities within the rapidly changing military space environment is increasingly important to national security, and Defense Department officials in the Operationally Responsive Space office are working to meet the Pentagon's needs for space capabilities rapidly. ORS requires current