Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

Officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here will conduct the annual Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board May 13-14 to select candidates for fall 2008 and spring 2009 start dates. The program offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need

Life after a DUI: A Vandenberg Airman's struggle to overcome alcohol addiction

Editor's Note: This is part two of a three-part series about the success of a Vandenberg Airman's longtime battle with alcohol and his life changing experience after receiving a Driving Under the Influence charge. Part one covered the Airman's history of alcohol abuse and how that led him to the

Wing and Team Vandenberg annual awards announced

The 30th Space Wing announced its annual awards for Team V and the wing at the Pacific Coast Club on Feb. 1. The awards are given to Airmen and civilians that distinguish themselves from their peers by working hard everyday all year long, while demonstrating professionalism, integrity and

CE conserves energy with lights off

In an effort to conserve energy, the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron's command section came up with a bright idea - turn off the lights. Although not a hard and fast rule, those who work in Bldg. 11442 have made it a habit to keep the lights turned off during daylight hours. "We're not being stingy,"

New OHV park opens on Vandenberg

A brand-new off-highway vehicle trail opened here today with an inaugural ribbon cutting and all-terrain vehicle ride by Col. Steve Tanous, 30th Space Wing commander. The 5-mile trail, located adjacent to the North Star training area here, is just the first part of a two-phase project that will give

Public Affairs wins multiple AFSPC awards

It gives me great pleasure to announce Vandenberg's Air Force Space Command-level winners for the 2007 Public Affairs Media Contest Awards: PA Media Contest Awards: Series Category---Airman 1st Class Erica Stewart Art/Graphics Category---Ms. Jan Kays Feature Photograph Category---Airman 1st

Vandenberg Chapel awarded by AFSPC

It gives me great pleasure to announce Vandenberg's Air Force Space Command-level winners for the 2007 Chaplain Service Contest Awards: Chaplain Service Award: AFSPC Small Chapel of the Year---30 Space Wing  This prestigious award is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our Chaplain

Vandenberg supports local blood drive

Life after a DUI: A Vandenberg Airman's struggle to overcome alcohol addiction

Airmen around the Air Force are bombarded with briefings, counseling sessions, safety reminders and commander's calls covering the topic of DUIs. It can be a sensitive topic and one on the forefront of commander's concerns at almost every base. And the statistics back up those concerns. According to

Two Public Affairs Airmen recognized by AFSPC

It gives me great pleasure to announce Vandenberg's Air Force Space Command-level winners for the 2007 Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards: - Outstanding Communication NCO Award---Staff Sgt Justin Suddeth  30 SW/PA  - Outstanding Communication Amn Award---Senior Airman Stephen Cadette  30