Safety office warns of rise in deer strikes

Vandenberg has seen a recent spike in vehicle versus wildlife mishaps, or vehicular mishaps caused by motorists swerving to avoid wildlife on the road, primarily deer. Vandenberg's vast acreage is home to many active wildlife populations. There are extensive road systems that pass through the

Week in photos: 30th LRS vehicle maintenance focus

Contracting squadron members selected for AFSPC award

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize Mr. Damion Bailey and Airman 1st Class Melissa Egeland of the 30th Contracting Squadron. They were recently recognized for their outstanding performance during the 2008 Air Force Space Command Contracting Awards: Outstanding Contracting Civilian Award

AF tests Commando Parrot at Vandenberg

Military personnel from across the country tested the Commando Parrot, a Blue Force Tracking data relay, Nov. 17-21 here.Commando Parrot assists the Air Force Special Operations Command in maintaining better situational awareness while conducting training and mission rehearsals. Special Operations

AFSPC recognizes Vandenberg comptrollers

Team, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the men and women of the 30th Comptroller Squadron. The 30th CPTS was recently recognized in several categories of the Fiscal Year 2008 Air Force Space Command Financial Management & Comptroller Awards: Financial Management and Comptroller of the Year:

Airman's Roll Call: Joint expeditionary taskings

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses terms used to describe Airmen fulfilling nontraditional roles in the deployed environment. Air Force officials provide vital capabilities to the joint team in the war on terrorism, and part of the missions and capabilities delivered until recently fell into a

Obama vows not to waver in America's defense

President Barack Obama pledged a "prudent use" of military power as the nation works toward "ushering in a new era of peace" in his inaugural address to the nation Jan. 20 here. "Our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and

Fire department to conduct controlled burn

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department is scheduled to conduct a controlled burn between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. sometime between Friday and Feb. 23, depending on the weather, between Terra Road and the Santa Ynez River. The objective of the Ponds Burn is to eliminate the grasses and vegetation

TRICARE covers Reserve Component family

TRICARE provides healthcare coverage for families of a drilling Reserve Component sponsor before, during and after active duty. During activation and deployments, the family may use TRICARE Prime, Prime Remote or Standard and Extra. When National Guard or Reserve sponsors are not on active duty,

PECI program; money for ideas

Due to the weary state of the economy, Americans have become more and more conscious about the way they spend their money in the most efficient ways. The same goes for the Armed Forces, and the Air Force has even created a program allowing its people to benefit by presenting money saving ideas to be