30th Launch Group welcomes new commander

More notified of missing tax records than original estimate

Following the discovery that tax documents were missing from their collection boxes April 9, the Vandenberg Tax Office began to notify customers whose tax returns had been filed at the tax office. About 1,100 people have been notified, and 200 to 300 people could be affected. Customers are being

Breakers Dining Facility earns AF level Hennessy award

Vandenberg has won the 2007 Hennessy Trophy for the as best single facility dining operation in the Air Force. The Hennessy Trophy is awarded to the installation with the best food service program in the Air Force and is based on demonstrated excellence in management effectiveness, force readiness

AETC announces annual award winners

The Air, Education and Training Command announced the winners of the AETC Technical Training annual award winners. The Vandenberg winners are:Tech. Sgt. Michael Chadwick, 381st Training Group - NCO Instructor of the YearCapt. David. Bratley, 381st TRG - Support Officer of the Year

Thermal vacuum test for meteorological satellite succeeds

The next Defense Meteorological Systems Group satellite F-18, scheduled for launch in April, 2008, has successfully passed a significant milestone this month when it completed a 10-day system level thermal vacuum test. This is the second DMSP satellite to be processed at the Lockheed Sunnyvale

Whether the weather be fair...

Have a lifestyle change instead of starting a diet

"How many of you ate two servings of vegetables yesterday?" Melinda Reed asked Vandenberg Airmen during a healthy living class. Less than half the class raised a hand, which is typical, Mrs. Reed said.  But an awareness of healty eating is important for all Airmen, not just for the class. Proper

Changing unit type codes: Volunteering to deploy under AEF model

Some Airmen find it difficult to be tasked for an overseas deployment. If an Airman is assigned to a unit type code that is assigned to their unit as an in-place tasking to support their base, they may be able to deploy as a volunteer under a different UTC. The Air Force shifted from an individual

Missing tax docs cause for identity theft prevention

The Vandenberg Tax Office reported that documents being collected for shredding were missing from their collection boxes April 9. The boxes contained draft tax forms and other source materials that were used or created in the process of helping customers during the current tax season. Normally, the

Airmen ask: Should I do it myself?

With the approach of PCS season, many Airmen have to ask themselves one important question, 'Should I move myself or let the government move me?' Formerly known, and often still referred to as DITY moves, personally performed moves can result in huge payoffs; however, they also involve daunting