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  • Vandenberg to kick-off 2016 CFC

    For nearly two months, members of Team Vandenberg will seek donations for the 2016 Combined Federal Campaign, here, Oct. 17 through Dec. 9. Pledges made during the campaign will support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. The CFC,

  • Vandenberg to kick-off Fire Prevention Week

    The Vandenberg Fire Department will recognize National Fire Prevention Week, here, Oct. 9 through 15. This year's theme is "Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years ". “We all should know the life-saving impact of smoke alarms and the tragedy that can result when smoke alarms

  • Vandenberg Airmen honored with appreciation barbeque

    The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsored a military appreciation barbeque for uniformed military members and families of deployed members, here, Oct. 4. More than 1,100 Team V personnel were served meals during the event, which was organized by the Military Affairs Committee of Lompoc. The

  • Coalition unites to extinguish base wildland fires

    Vandenberg personnel, alongside community partners and a specialized incident management team, have worked to extinguish five separate wildland fires, here, since Sept. 17.Following the significantly larger fire on South Vandenberg, which burned more than 12,500 acres, the four subsequent fires on

  • CORRAL FIRE INCIDENT - UPDATE

    At approximately 12:00 p.m., a small brush fire was reported in the vicinity of Corral Road, northeast of the Vandenberg Air Force Base Utah Gate.  The fire affected approximately four acres and is now under control.  Residential areas of the base were never in danger.   Because fire crews are

  • VANDENBERG AFB NORTH AND SOUTH BASE FIRE UPDATES

    The fires on both North and South Vandenberg are 100% contained. However damaged vegetation, unstable ground and smoldering debris continue to pose a safety hazard to personnel within the burn area. As we return to work on Monday stay on improved surfaces such as sidewalks and paved roads. Do not

  • VANDENBERG AFB BEGINS RECOVERY EFFORTS

    Vandenberg AFB begins cleanup and recovery efforts in order to return the base to normal operations after the Canyon Fire that began on Sept. 17.   Currently the Canyon Fire is at 100 percent containment. It has consumed more than 12,500 acres. At its peak the fire had 1,052 fire fighters from more

  • WASHINGTON INCIDENT FIRE – UPDATE

    As of 7:30 p.m. on September 22, the fire on North Base is estimated to be 250 acres. At this time, the fire is controlled, but the exact containment percentage is unknown.   Only Mission Essential Personnel will report to work on 23 Sep. All other military personnel are requested to remain on

  • EXOTIC CAR SHOW CANCELLED

    The 30th Force Support Squadron sponsored exotic car show scheduled for Saturday September 24 is cancelled due to ongoing firefighting efforts on North and South Base. As updates become available they will be posted to www.vandenberg.af.mil.

  • AIRFIELD ROAD FIRE – UPDATE 5

    Message to all base housing residents: Base housing is NOT at risk from the fire on North Base.  Crews are actively battling the fire on North Base. As of right now, the fire appears to have been started by a downed power line and is not associated with the Canyon Fire on South Base.  The fire is