Missile successfully launches from Vandenberg

A Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile configured with a National Nuclear Security Administration, or NNSA, joint test assembly launched from North Vandenberg today at 3:04 a.m. The launch was an extended range test which proved the weapon system's reliability and accuracy. The missile's

AEF Evolution -- Implementing a tempo-based force generation construct

An improved Global Air and Space Expeditionary Force construct will soon use a tempo-based rule set, building on the current 20-month cycle of five 120-day AEF pairs. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley recently approved the implementation of this tempo-based Global AEF force generation

Air Force explains AFCYBER basing criteria for governors

Air Force officials here recently sent a second in a series of letters to governors of states that have expressed interest in hosting the permanent location for the Air Force Cyber Command. This letter further explains the basing methodology and requests more detailed information about the locations

50 years of Vandenberg operations celebrated at BBQ

Finance transformation an ongoing process

As most of Vandenberg is aware, the Financial Services Office is in the middle of massive changes. You've likely noticed some of these, but the most visible changes are still to come. Below is a sort of timeline to guide you through what changes are or will be taking place Air-Force wide, and what

Airman court-martialed for larceny and false official statements

A Vandenberg Airman was convicted of numerous incidents of larceny and false official statements in a trial by general court-martial here May 8. Staff Sgt. Harold Pettigrew was charged with seven instances of larceny of government funds, totaling more than $38,000, in violation of Article 121 of the

Vandenberg Security Forces honored during Police week

Launch Group supports civilian in big way

Working in an Air Force office can be an overwhelming experience for a civilian who is not used to the rigors of the military lifestyle. However the benefits outweigh the negatives when it comes to order, pride in a mission and having a Wingman.Laura Fortman, a former secretary to the 30th Launch

Guardian Challenge 2008 comes to a close

Guardian Challenge, Air Force Space Command's premier space and missile competition, reached its zenith after dinner the evening of May 9 as competitors anxiously awaited the results of the contest. Riding a wave of enthusiastic chanting, Gen. C. Robert Kehler, AFSPC commander, took the stage and

Airmen exemplify being a wingman in chaplain's time of need

Many facets of an Airman's life differ from those their civilian counterparts. Airmen are required to wear specific uniforms, practice precise customs and courtesies, and when another Airman is in trouble, Airmen are called on to be Wingmen.Such was the case April 23 when Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael