Vandenberg's December climatology

December holds the record for the second coldest temperature (26 F) ever to be recorded on base. The last snowfall that occurred at Vandenberg (even though it was a trace) fell in December 1990. Cooler days and nights are expected throughout the month, with more rain showers and fewer foggy days.

Economy not weakening support of America’s troops

Concerns about a slow economy have not deterred the American public when it comes to supporting the troops. In fact, contributions to the Department of Defense authorized phone card initiative, "Help Our Troops Call Home," this year has reached $878,399. Available to the public since April 2004,

Vandenberg ALS graduates 20

The Vandenberg Airman Leadership School graduated 20 Airmen from Class 2009-Alpha on Nov. 24. The graduates were from Vandenberg and Los Angeles AFB, as well as the Mississippi and California Air National Guard. The John L. Levitow Award went to Senior Airman Alan Rock of the 30th Security Forces

SECAF visits Vandenberg to discuss future of space power

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley visited Vandenberg to meet with 14th Air Force leadership and tour the Joint Space Operations Center here Nov. 22.Secretary Donley, the 22nd Air Force secretary, visited with Brig. Gen. Jay Santee, 14th Air Force vice commander, and Col. Richard Boltz,

MDG extends flu vaccine availability

The 2008/2009 influenza vaccine is now available to all beneficiaries on a walk-in basis in the 30th Medical Group immunization clinic here. Influenza, which is commonly called the flu, is a highly contagious disease. It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or

Vandenberg Airman joins Armed Forces Inaugural Committee

Senior Airman Nick Mendoza, son of Humberto and Catalina Mendoza of El Paso, Texas, recently joined the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, which is preparing to support the 56th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009. AFIC is a joint service committee charged with coordinating all military

Vandenberg receives California Space Authority award

Vandenberg Air Force Base was awarded the National Security Space Award from the California Space Authority Nov. 19 at the SpotBeam Awards ceremony here. The award was presented in commemoration of the base's 50th anniversary of operation as an Air Force base. "This is a great honor," said Col.

Vandenberg at a glance

Base Exchange hosts Fall Safety Campaign

Organizations came from all around to participate in the 2008 Fall Safety Campaign at the Base Exchange parking lot Nov. 13.Representatives from the 30th Space Wing safety office, the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's fire department, the 30th Security Forces Squadron and the California Highway Patrol

Out with the old in with the new

The Department of Defense Government Charge Card is in a period of transition between bank providers. Bank of America, which is the current provider of the card, has turned down a recent bid for the renewal of a contract encompassing all of the military services of the DOD.Bank of America will