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  • Launch Support Squadron celebrates first anniversary

    Vandenberg's 30th Launch Support Squadron celebrates its first anniversary as a squadron Oct. 31. After taking charge of the still-new unit this summer, the commander gives an inside look at the workings of this unique unit.Although a relatively new squadron, the 30th LCSS is steeped in launch

  • Space & Missile Times ceases production after nearly 50 years

    After nearly 50 years and four name changes, the Vandenberg Air Force Base newspaper has hit the presses for the last time. As of Oct. 27, news from the Space & Missile Times is strictly online.Publication of Strategic Air Command's SAC Missileer began in July 1958 and was well underway when it

  • Airmen celebrate past, present, future at Vandenberg's Dining Out

    More than 350 people celebrated a "Journey of Excellence: Past, Present and Future" at the 30th Space Wing's dining out Oct. 20 at the Pacific Coast Club. Decorations from Vandenberg's early days as Camp Cooke and models of today's satellites and missile systems created a life-sized timeline for

  • Vandenberg implements National Security Personnel System

    The Department of Defense has begun to implement the National Security Personnel System, a new pay plan, starting with certain individuals with supervisory positions on base. "I'm very optimistic about this system," Mark Farias, Vandenberg Fire Chief, said. "Our nature is to walk from known to

  • 30th CPTS manages millions during FY 2006

    The 30th Comptroller Squadron worked diligently to ensure that all Vandenberg funds were accounted and obligated for before the clock struck midnight Sept. 30. Fiscal Year 2006 came to a close, but it wasn't an easy task for the 30th CPTS, also nicknamed the "Money Hawks." The squadron had been

  • VAFB to go paperless

    The last published issue of the Space & Missile Times will be Oct 27. Termination of the internal information product is the wave of the Air Force future as we have fewer assets available to produce them.The 30th Space Wing Public Affairs office's current manning stands at 22%, and there are similar

  • VAFB Hot Shots crew helps battle blaze

    After spending almost a month trying to contain the fifth largest California wild-fire in history, The Vandenberg Hot Shots crew returned home to Vandenberg on Sept. 30th.  At the month long fire's peak, about 4,800 firefighters from 39 states were on the lines, according to officials. The blaze

  • Vandenberg celebrates 48th birthday

    Wednesday marked the 48th anniversary of this base actually being known as Vandenberg AFB. Vandenberg was originally an Army post named Camp Cooke, in honor of Army Major General Philip St. George Cooke, and was activated in 1941 as an armored and infantry division training installation. Although

  • VAFB awards Airman bronze star

    Staff Sgt. Chad Louis, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, was presented a bronze star for his achievements while stationed at Baghram Air Base, Afghanistan from September 1, 2005 through January 15, 2006. Sergeant Louis was part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team that consisted of interpreters, Army,

  • PT uniform deadline takes affect Sunday

    All Air Force members will be required to own the new Air Force Physical Training Uniform and wear it during organized physical training beginning Sunday. "With the deadline suddenly approaching, Vandenberg Military Clothing Sales has received a surge of Airmen requesting the new uniform, which has

 

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