NSPS: right around the corner

This weekend, over 200 civil service employees at Vandenberg will transition to the National Security Personnel System, or NSPS. About 1,000 AFSPC civil servants have already converted in Spiral 1.2b. What has Vandenberg done to prepare for this change? Training, Training, and more Training! Each

The price is perfect

There are not very many people in the United States that can say that they've helped out Bob Barker, host of the hit game show "The Price is Right." Capt. Anthony Scalice, 30th Space Wing Judge Advocate, can say that he's lent the 83 year old, avid golfer a hand. He held a microphone for him on

Santa drops by Vandenberg school with new sleigh

Airman pleads guilty to drug use in court-martial

A Vandenberg Airman was sentenced to 441 days of confinement and a bad conduct discharge at a court-martial Dec. 13 in the U.S. courtroom here. Airman James Dumais, 30th Security Forces Squadron, was additionally sentenced to total forfeitures of pay and allowances for one year, and a reprimand

Vandenberg successfully launches Delta II

Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload from Space Launch Complex-2 at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Delta II, a 125.75 foot expendable launch, medium-lift vehicle, launches civil and commercial payloads into low-earth, polar, geosynchronous

Vandenberg announces major selects

The following Vandenberg captains were selected for promotion to the rank of major based on outstanding performance throughout their Air Force career:Patrick Baum, 576th Flight Test Squadron Casimiro Benavidez III, 381st Training Support Squadron Travis Brabec, 576th FLTS Mark Burch, 30th Mission

Vandenberg children have "Breakfast with Santa"

It was all smiles and holiday spirits Saturday at the Pacific Coast Club here when more than 1,500 children and their families showed up to have "Breakfast with Santa." The entirely free event was sponsored by the 30th Services Division, Vandenberg Thrift Shop, USAA and the Vandenberg Spouses Club

AF Space Command releases annual services awards

The following 30th Services Division individuals were recognized by Air Force Space Command for their continuing effort to maintain and improve the quality of life for Vandenberg Airmen and their families: Senior Civilian Manger of the Year - Mick Szymanski Civilian Specialist of the Year - Yumi

Operation Kids Christmas a success at PCC

Operation Kids Christmas kicked-off their 47th year with more than 500 volunteers, children and of course, Santa Clause at the Pacific Coast Club here Dec. 9. The 200 children that were chosen to participate in the event were from underprivileged homes in the surrounding communities of Santa Maria,

Vandenberg Airmen get Fit to Fight