Vandenberg recognizes National Nurses/Tech Week

National Nurses Week, May 6-12, is a special time for nurses and nursing personnel around the country and throughout the Air Force. This time of year is doubly important to nurses because it not only celebrates the profession of nursing, but also coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale,

Team V families gather for Spring Fling

Fire fighters send goods to deployed Airmen

Team V congratulates CCAF grads

The spring graduation of Community College of the Air Force took place May 2 at the Pacific Coast Club here. More than 70 Team V Airmen graduated and two were recipients of the Pitsenbarger Award, a scholarship for academic achievement presented by the Air Force Association. The $500 scholarship

Traveling the extra mile for TRICARE beneficiaries

It's the bittersweet moment every military family is proud of, yet dreads at the same time. It's the teary words of good-bye versus the pride of serving one's country - deployment. And in such a moment, servicemembers want to know their loved ones will be OK during their absence. They want to know

Vandenberg celebrates 50 years of heritage

A barbecue is scheduled to kickoff a celebration of Vandenberg's 50 year's of service. The barbecue is slated to be held at the Vandenberg Heritage Center, in the hangar across from the Heritage Museum, May 15. "Due to seating constraints the barbecue will be split into three sessions of a hundred

SFS gets 'Challenge'd

Sergeant mentors son to NFL career

Parents usually have dreams for their children, whether it's to see them become an astronaut, doctor or lawyer. Children have their own dreams, from being a race car driver to a rock star. An NCO stationed here shared a dream with his son, which recently came true ... a chance to play in the

Vandenberg proclaims May 1 Law Day

In a proclamation signed by Col. Michael Fortney, 30th Space Wing vice commander, May 1 was designated as Law Day at Vandenberg. First proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, Law Day explores the meaning of the rule of law, fostering public understanding of the rule of law through

Airman's Roll Call focuses on AF weapons systems purchases

With all the talk about the Air Force and its efforts to buy a replacement for the Eisenhower-era KC-135 Stratotanker, many Airmen have been curious about how the Air Force goes through the acquisition process.For more on this week's Airman Roll Call, click here.