Commentaries

July 1, 2015
Fourth of July and Fireworks: Where can you legally buy and use fireworks on the Central Coast?

Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans all across the United States and the world celebrate Independence Day. This day remembers the Continental Congress's adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, breaking away from Great Britain.Along with barbecues and beaches, the Fourth
June 30, 2015
Reflections: Lt. Col. Linkh

As I stand motionless amongst the ranks for the thousandth time, I find myself in the throes of a familiar limbic phenomenon. I remain stoic as the internal cacophony plays out, a tingle radiating up and down the spine, a sense of pulses or waves of energy and the actual manifestation of goosebumps,
June 26, 2015
CENTRAL COAST HAPPENINGS!

The most exciting day of the summer is right around the corner -- the 4th of July -- the day we celebrate the birth of our great nation. We celebrate with friends and family with cookouts, concerts, and of course, fireworks. This week we will look at a few events happening prior to Independence Day
June 26, 2015
My ALS experience: all about the people

In a continually changing society, few organizations maintain as firm a grip on their history and traditions as the United States military.Airman Leadership School, the first chapter in an Airman's Professional Military Education, is one such tradition. One in which I recently had the opportunity to
June 22, 2015
Honest answers to sexual assault myths

As Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month came to a close, I want to take the opportunity to address three persistent myths regarding the Air Force's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. These myths include a commander's ability to start, stop or otherwise hinder a sexual assault
June 12, 2015
CENTRAL COAST HAPPENINGS!

June on the central coast presents several annual events that are unique and exciting. This week we will talk about some of those events and also some very special events taking place in our area.The first of those extraordinary events is actually two events Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13.
June 11, 2015
Outdoor Recreation provides thrills, morale for Airmen

As I stood at the top of an incredibly steep hill in Santa Barbara, surrounded by nothing but acres of land and air, my body was in the latter stages of an all-out mutiny.My mind was enthralled by the scenic view, fully prepared for what was to follow. My stomach, on the other hand, was tied in
May 15, 2015
Military spouses - a key part of our community

In honor of Military Spouse Month, I would like to take a moment to thank the military spouse volunteers of Vandenberg.During my career, I have been assigned to 10 different bases, and I can tell you that Vandenberg has the strongest sense of community I have ever seen. I credit much of that to our
May 8, 2015
VAFB sweeps western region CGOC awards

The Vandenberg Company Grade Officer's Council was recently selected as the Western Region CGOC for the first quarter of 2015.In addition to securing this CGOC Award, 2nd Lt. Casey Gomez, 2nd Range Operations Squadron, was selected as the Western Region's CGO of the first quarter, 2015 for her
April 17, 2015
Don't forget about your family while serving our Air Force

Don't forget about your family while serving our Air Force.Over my 25 years of active duty service I have been truly graced to be able to raise seven children.My wife, Nicole and I have been through many of life's challenges raising our seven children, ages six through 24, as a blended family.Four