76th HS deactivates: 49-year "Huey" legacy concludes

A ceremony inactivated the 76th Helicopter Squadron on Aug. 2 in the helicopter hangar and recognized the unit's historical contributions to Vandenberg's mission. The 30th Operations Group Commander Col. Andre Lovett officiated over the ceremony, giving thanks to the Airmen and civilians of the

76th Helicopter Squadron takes fini-flight, wet down

Texas Blowout to cook out Cocheo Park for OKC

Barbecue, prizes, competition and fun for the entire family will be the theme for this year's Texas Blowout Barbecue which is scheduled to happen Aug. 24 at Cocheo Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Texas Blowout, the largest fundraiser for Operation Kids Christmas, will play host to a multitude of games

Officials choose offeror for family housing privatization

Vandenberg officials announced July 30 that GMH Communities Trust's military housing division, GMH Military Housing, has been selected as the HRO, or highest ranked offeror, for the privatization of family housing.As a result of the HRO selection, the company will participate in exclusive

OSI hot line: reporting made easy and anonymous

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations at Vandenberg has started a new hot line to allow people anonymous reporting of illegal activities on base. Calling 734-3466 gives people a chance to report illegal activity without having to speak to an OSI agent. An answering machine, checked by OSI

Vandenberg volunteer awarded AF services youth of year

AF approves elimination of vehicle decals for base entry

Beginning Aug. 1, those with valid military identification cards will no longer need to have decals on their vehicles to get on base.Drivers will continue to provide a valid Department of Defense identification card to be scanned at the gate before entry. The scanner system, implemented in November

Briefings scheduled to explain new EPR, OPR process

Vandenberg's personnel experts are set to hold five briefings to explain changes the Air Force has recently made to the Air Force officer and enlisted evaluation processes.Three are set to be in the base theater from 10 a.m. to noon July 27, 30 and 31. Another is set be held in the 381st Training

First sergeant Operation Warrior Comfort sends care to Iraq

Polish president visits Vandenberg's MDA sites

Polish President Lech Kaczynski came to Vandenberg on July 17 to tour missile defense facilities located on the base and meet with Missile Defense Agency officials. The visit followed the Polish president's meeting with President George W. Bush on July 15 to discuss the U.S. proposal to emplace 10