Airman's Roll Call: Pentagon Memorial unveiling

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the unveiling of the Pentagon Memorial, a lasting tribute to those who died in the attack there on Sept. 11, 2001. As the World Trade Center burned in New York City as a result of two terrorist-hijacked aircraft crashing into them, a third plane struck the

Guard unit calling Vandenberg home

A guard unit new to Vandenberg, not only brings valuable assets to space, but also offers opportunities to space professionals. On April 6, the 216th Operations Support Squadron became part of the Joint Space Operation Center at Vandenberg. Since 2001, the California Air National Guard has

Spouses Club hosts Hawaiian dinner for members

Do grass skirts and leis pique your interest? If so than the Vandenberg Spouses Club's monthly event might be for you. The spouses club is hosting a Hawaiian dinner at the Pacific Coast Club at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. The dinner will be accompanied by a 45 minute show with authentic Hawaiian dancers, as

Exchange service optical center price points now online

With more than 166 locations across the world, National Guard and Reserve, retiree and active-duty military families know they can depend on exchange Optical Shops and Vision Centers for affordable, quality eyewear, regardless of where they're called to serve. But what about those authorized

Rabbi to lead services for military

Shimon Paskow, retired rabbi of Temple Etz Chaim of Thousand Oaks, has volunteered to conduct Jewish High Holy Day services for personnel in the armed forces at the main chapel at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Master Sgt. Teri Brady of the 148th Space Operations Squadron is coordinating the

AFSPC enacts uniform policy change

Health Care U: TRICARE coverage for college-bound children

College-bound dependents of active duty or retired service members can take comfort that their TRICARE coverage will make the journey with them, at home or away. For many students, this will be the first time away from home and may be the first time they have to manage their own health care

Team Vandenberg successfully launches Delta II

Vandenberg AFB successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 at 11:51 a.m. today.The rocket carried the GeoEye-1 Satellite into a circular Sun-synchronous orbit where the satellite will begin its mission of collecting multispectral or color images of the Earth for both

Team V gets answers

You have questions, they have answers. Team Vandenberg members asked Col. David Buck, the 30th Space Wing commander, questions at his recent Commander's Calls. The experts have researched answers and provided answers below. 1. OPR - 30 MSG Question/Concern - School Bus Stop - Schools started on

AADD specializes in saving lives

"Service before self" - it's a core value Airmen begin hearing in their recruiter's office before basic military training, and a value that one organization helps Airmen follow every weekend. Airmen Against Drunk Driving allows Airmen to put their friends, family and the Air Force first by giving