Vandenberg supports missile defense tracking test

The central coast skies lit up once more as Team V successfully launched a space launch vehicle, the Chimera target launch vehicle, which is a modified Minuteman booster vehicle with a simplified target payload Tuesday night at 11:57 p.m. from North Vandenberg. The launch was part of an exercise

AAFES Rings in the New School Year with ‘You Made the Grade’

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is moving military students who excel in the classroom to the head of the class with its "You Made the Grade" program. Now in its eighth year, the education rewards initiative recognizes students who maintain a "B" average or better with a booklet chock full of

New TRICARE Prime Fee Payment Process

TRICARE rules are expected to change regarding how your TRICARE Prime enrollment fees are paid. As early as 2010, Prime beneficiaries will need to begin making their enrollment fee payments via electronic means. However, not everyone pays enrollment fees, so people should note whether this applies

Virus scare occurs on Vandenberg computer

A real world virus scare occurred on a computer used for Public Affair customer service located in Bldg 12000 on Sept. 10. "It started by duplicating a file all over my desktop," said Senior Airman Nichole Roberts, a 30th Public Affairs photographer. "When it first happened I didn't know what was

Wing safety changes motorcycle safety course sign-up procedures

Starting Oct. 1, all military and Department of Defense civilians interested in attending motorcycle training must directly contact Central Coast Motorcycle Training to register. CCMT is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation approved motorcycle training school that provides both basic and experienced

Vandenberg hard at work during ORI

Vandenberg temporarily switches water source

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's water treatment plant will switch from the California State water source to Vandenberg water wells Sept. 25. The switchover, which will be in place until Dec. 1, is a semiannual maintenance requirement to ensure Vandenberg meets and exceeds Santa Barbara County and

Airman's Roll Call: Air Force celebrates 61st birthday

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on six decades-plus of airpower as the Air Force celebrates its 61st birthday Sept. 18. For more information about the Air Force's 61st birthday read this week's Airman's Roll Call. Airman's Roll Call is designed for supervisors at all levels to help keep

Air Force officials up bonuses by $93 million

Officials have released the latest selective reenlistment bonus list containing 88 Air Force specialties, effective Sept. 15. The new program includes a $93 million budget increase, almost triple the amount of the current program. This will allow for greater distribution of bonuses across Air Force

Acting Secretary Donley speaks at AFA conference

From uniforms to deployments, nuclear priorities and the service's future, acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley spoke of a variety of topics at the Air Force Association convention here Sept. 15. "We are providers of tremendous capability of air and space," Secretary Donley said. "All