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.

Airmen simulate deployment to prepare for combat situations

"I am an American Airman, I am a warrior, I have answered my nations call." Being a warrior in a combat situation is something Airmen think about more and more. With that in mind the Vandenberg Exercise Evaluation Team engineered a three-day deployment exercise to test and prepare Airmen on

Vandenberg voting assistance officers help Airmen exercise their right to vote

Below are a list of ways Airmen can ensure they have every opportunity to exercise their right to vote: · Members of the Armed Forces on active duty and their voting-age dependents may register to vote by absentee ballot in their home state through the Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting

Mental health keeps Airmen ‘Fit to Fight’

When people think of staying healthy, most think of seeing a doctor or dentist and eating right; however, mental and emotional health is just as important to mission readiness. Unfortunately, there is a stigma associated with mental health, especially with visits to the mental health clinic. "One of

Team V NCO selected as top California AFSA member

A Vandenberg NCO was selected as the Air Force Sergeants' Association Division 13 member of the year at a ceremony April 18 in San Diego. Staff Sgt. Joshua Young, who works with the National Reconnaissance Office here, will go up for the international-level award during the Professional Airmen's