Team-V participates in National Public Lands Day

The 30th Civil Engineer Environmental Flight led a group of Vandenberg volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day on Sept. 29 by refurbishing Vandenberg's boathouse.The event gave Team-V the opportunity to volunteer, learn and experience the historical mystique of the boathouse, which

Vandenberg videographer receives bronze star

Vandenberg videographer was awarded the bronze star for exceptional meritorious service during her deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Although the bronze star is one of the most honorable decorations in the Department of Defense, Staff Sergeant Jessica Kuge, 30th Space Wing Public

Vandenberg successfully supports MDA interceptor launch

Vandenberg's sky was lit up for a brief minute when the Missile Defense Agency's OBV FTG-03a interceptor was launched from Launch Facility-23 at 1:16 p.m. on Sept. 28.The launch, which has been declared successful by MDA officials, is a rebirth from the May 24 launch of a ground-based interceptor

New civilian gate guard contract in works for Vandenberg

On Dec.1, Vandenberg personnel will no longer see the blue uniform of the U.S. Protect guards protecting Vandenberg gates. They will be replaced by Chenega Integrated Systems' choice uniforms, bearing the Chenega logo. "The guards will have new uniforms but, other than that, there will be no change

Combined Federal Campaign kicks off at Vandenberg

The 2007 Combined Federal Campagain began here Sept.16 and will run until Oct. 27. The CFC was established in 1961 and is the largest workplace charity campaign in the country. This annual fall fund-raising drive allows nearly 4 million federal employees and military personnel to contribute to

Team V remembers servicemembers during POW/MIA vigil

Vandenberg firefighters learn by burning buildings

Member of Team-V wins national Washington Post contest

To commemorate the Air Force's 60 year heritage, the Washington Post printed a page on Air Force history. At the top of that page, a graphic designed by Janet Kays, a 30th Space Wing graphic illustrator. Ms. Kays won the honor through a contest sponsored by the Washington Post, she said. "I

Team V holds retreat, ceremony to wish AF happy birthday

Base beaches reopen for fall, winter; plover chicks grown

Vandenberg opened Surf and Wall Beaches on Sept. 15. The closed section of Minuteman Beach will open on Sept. 22. Restrictions were lifted early this year since all western snowy plover chicks have fledged, according to the lead snowy plover monitor at Vandenberg.Yearly beach restrictions are