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  • Airman pleads guilty to drug use in court-martial

    A Vandenberg Airman was sentenced to 441 days of confinement and a bad conduct discharge at a court-martial Dec. 13 in the U.S. courtroom here. Airman James Dumais, 30th Security Forces Squadron, was additionally sentenced to total forfeitures of pay and allowances for one year, and a reprimand after he pleaded guilty to illegal drug use. Airman
  • A Delta II rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office satellite successfully launches Dec. 14 from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Stonecypher)

    Vandenberg successfully launches Delta II

    Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload from Space Launch Complex-2 at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Delta II, a 125.75 foot expendable launch, medium-lift vehicle, launches civil and commercial payloads into low-earth, polar, geosynchronous transfer and stationary orbits. Vandenberg credited

  • Vandenberg announces major selects

    The following Vandenberg captains were selected for promotion to the rank of major based on outstanding performance throughout their Air Force career:Patrick Baum, 576th Flight Test Squadron Casimiro Benavidez III, 381st Training Support Squadron Travis Brabec, 576th FLTS Mark Burch, 30th Mission Support Squadron Kyle Cone, 576th FLTS Kenneth
  • Alex Ammons, dependent of Master Sgt. Charles Ammons of the Mission Support Squadron, gets a treat from Santa after giving him his wish list at the Breakfast with Santa event December 16, 2006, at Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club. Alex was one of more than 1500 children and their parents in attendance. The event is sponsored by the 30th Services Division annually and is open to all Vandenberg families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Roberts)

    Vandenberg children have "Breakfast with Santa"

    It was all smiles and holiday spirits Saturday at the Pacific Coast Club here when more than 1,500 children and their families showed up to have "Breakfast with Santa." The entirely free event was sponsored by the 30th Services Division, Vandenberg Thrift Shop, USAA and the Vandenberg Spouses Club and was open to all Vandenberg families. "This is a

  • AF Space Command releases annual services awards

    The following 30th Services Division individuals were recognized by Air Force Space Command for their continuing effort to maintain and improve the quality of life for Vandenberg Airmen and their families: Senior Civilian Manger of the Year - Mick Szymanski Civilian Specialist of the Year - Yumi McLaughlin Civilian Technician of the Year - Julia
  • Santa Clause gives 7-year-old Violeta Guia her bag of Christmas goodies at Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Club during Operation Kids Christmas December 9, 2006. OKC provided more than 200 underpriveledged children Christmas presents and a holiday dinner gift certificate. The event is made possible through multiple fundraising events and corporate sponsors. This was the 47th annual OKC at Vandenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Stephanie Longoria)

    Operation Kids Christmas a success at PCC

    Operation Kids Christmas kicked-off their 47th year with more than 500 volunteers, children and of course, Santa Clause at the Pacific Coast Club here Dec. 9. The 200 children that were chosen to participate in the event were from underprivileged homes in the surrounding communities of Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez and Guadalupe. Col. Jack
  • Members of the 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron run in formation during the 30th Space Wing's monthly Fit to Fight run December 7, 2006 here. The five-kilometer run takes place on the first Thursday of every month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Longoria)

    Vandenberg Airmen get Fit to Fight

  • Senior Airman Ryan Phillips, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, reunites with his loved ones after landing on the Vandenberg flightline on December 7, 2006. Airman Phillips was one of 39 CE troops to return from deployment in support of the Global War on Terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Hubenthal)

    Vandenberg welcomes home Airmen

  • Senior Airman Matthew R. Myhra, 30th Security Forces Squadron, patrols a convoy at Ali Al Saleem Air Base, Kuwait. Airman Myhra aided in the rescue of a Kuwaiti pilot after his aircraft crashed near the base. Airman Myhra sustained burns during the rescue and was released back to work the next day. (Courtesy Photo)

    Vandenberg defenders profiled in "Portraits in Courage"

    In an effort to recognize the ongoing heroism and accomplishments of Vandenberg Airman in deployed locations around the world, this web site will continue to post "Portraits in Courage," a synopsis of courageous acts performed by the men and women of Vandenberg AFB while deployed in support of the Global War on Terror. Staff Sergeant Lealofi N.

  • Vandenberg Airmen most deployable in Space Command

    Vandenberg has achieved and maintained the highest Individual Medical Readiness scores in all of Air Force Space Command. Air Force Standards require an 80 percent compliance rate, however, Space Command says that the rate needs to be 95 percent or higher. Vandenberg, with the highest rate in all of Space Command, has maintained a 92 percent or
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