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  • Dependent dental coverage changes under new contract

    Beginning May 1, United Concordia Companies, Inc. now manages the TRICARE Dental Program. As opposed to the Active Duty Dental Program, and TRICARE Retiree Dental Program, which will not change, the TRICARE Dental Program covers dependents’ dental care which now differs under the new contract. “As

  • MINUTEMAN III SCHEDULED FOR TEST LAUNCH

    An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, between 12:01 a.m. and 6:01 a.m. PDT from Vandenberg Air Force Base.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the

  • MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 12:03 a.m., PDT, here April 26.Col. John Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority."Tonight's launch was an important demonstration of our nation's nuclear deterrent

  • MINUTEMAN III SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH

    An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Wednesday, April. 26, between 12:01 a.m. to 6:01 a.m. from north Vandenberg Air Force Base.   The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and

  • SAPR bowling event aims to ‘strike out’ sexual assault

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office recently hosted a bowling event, here, April 21. The event was designed to increase awareness and support during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, which is nationally recognized in April. “The month is an opportunity to highlight robust

  • Delta Mariner docks at Vandenberg

    A cargo ship, contracted by United Launch Alliance and specifically designed to carry rocket components, recently dropped anchor here, April 6.The Delta Mariner made its way from a production facility in Decatur, Ala., to deliver a Delta IV rocket, scheduled to launch sometime this year.“The Delta

  • Celebrating and supporting the military child

    In addition to the normal challenges of growing up, there are often many more stressors for military children to overcome. April is the month dedicated to celebrating these unique and resilient military children. Crestview Elementary School has embraced this opportunity to show their support for

  • 30th safety personnel prove integral to automated system’s integration

     Working alongside mission partners, members of the 30th Space Wing’s safety office have quietly put in numerous hours ensuring the safe and successful utilization of a system known as an Autonomous Flight Safety System. The AFSS is a device that is placed on the rocket and collects a variety of

  • Vandenberg to facilitate WWII Fighter Squadron’s promise

    Vandenberg is set to help fulfill a promise more than 70 years in the making, here, April 7. Team Vandenberg will facilitate a toast performed by WWII combat aviators, and retired Air Force officers, Maj. M. Eugene Johns, who also goes by the name Gene, and Col. Ralph Jenkins -- both former members

  • Solar array project set to begin on Vandenberg

    An energy company recently awarded a power purchase agreement is set to design and build a 28-megawatt solar photovoltaic array, beginning in May, here. The project, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, will span approximately 200 acres in the old east housing area and will be

 

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