Base pool vandalism costs jobs, thousands of dollars

What is small enough to go undetected in gallons of water but large enough to lay off base workers, cost thousands of dollars and possibly injure or maim? That microscopic sadist is a shard of glass that may be potentially floating around the base pool after this weekend's vandalism. Either late on

Immunizations key for healthy servicemembers, families

Obtaining proper immunizations against disease is a key factor in sustaining the health of servicemembers, military retirees and their families, senior defense health officials say. "As an infectious disease doctor, I've always felt that a vaccine is that ultimate victory in our war against bugs,"

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Vandenberg 'simply the best,' says wing commander

While there is much preparation and training ahead, Vandenberg will prove during the Operational Readiness Inspection that "Team Vandenberg comes to work every day with excellence on our mind--we cannot, and will not, accept anything less than perfection," said the 30th Space Wing commander. "I'm

Airmen reminded ORM saves lives

We might hear it a lot in today's Air Force, but what is Operational Risk Management? The definition in AFI 90-901 states that, "Operational risk management is a decision-making process to systematically evaluate possible courses of action, identify risks and benefits, and determine the best course

Vandenberg joins Operation Change Out

How many Team V members does it take to change a light bulb?All of them, if they want to top the charts of the Operation Change Out military challenge.The Department of Defense and Department of Energy are co-sponsoring the event, which is ongoing until Oct. 1. Operation Change Out is the first

MDG feels 'Excellent' after inspection

Nine months ago, the 30th Medical Group started to prepare for scrutiny and their hard work paid off. From July 21- 25, 12 members of the Air Force Inspection Agency, as well as three members from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, embedded themselves in the 30th MDG, grading

Team V member marks 40 years of service

In December 1958, Vandenberg launched its first ballistic missile, the medium-range Thor, and by 1966 the base had refurbished a facility that became the first Titan launch complex. Many people have come and gone from Vandenberg since 1966, but one face has remained and probably will for some time

Vandenberg prepares for Minuteman III launch, 40 years after maiden flight

Vandenberg plans to launch a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile here on Aug. 13, almost 40 years after its maiden flight. The Minuteman weapon system, a revolutionary concept and an extraordinary technical achievement, was conceived in the late 1950s and the Minuteman I was deployed in

Cal Poly athletes run football camp for Vandenberg youth

"Down,set, hut!" In a joint effort between the Vandenberg Youth Center and Cal Poly State University, Vandenberg hosted the first ever football skills camp July 28 at the Youth Center Sports Complex here. The camp, which hosted approximately 35 children, taught the youth fundamentals on how to