Features

Nov. 18, 2015
Commissary veterans continue to serve

During retirement from the armed forces, many veterans live out their lives as seemingly regular citizens. Although unnoticeable to most, there are several veterans with distinguished military backgrounds who continue to serve at the Vandenberg commissary. The Commissary hires a variety of veterans
Nov. 13, 2015
El Niño set to drench California

California, namely the Central Coast, is known for its susceptibility to intense and prolonged droughts. These rain-starved areas seek nutrition through precipitation on a daily basis. Fortunately, these lands may soon receive the water they so desperately crave.The stage is beginning to set for the
Nov. 3, 2015
Base sports teams heighten competition

Comprised of people from all walks of life, and from all over the nation, the Air Force is a boiling cauldron of intellectuals, artists and athletes.For athletes who find their way into the Air Force ranks, displaying their physical prowess on a competitive stage can be continued through the various
Oct. 30, 2015
Beyond the Wing: 148th Space Operations Squadron

[Editor's Note: This is the first of an ongoing series highlighting the missions of tenant, and associate, units at Vandenberg]In October of 2000, Vandenberg Air Force Base became host to the newly designated 148th Space Operations Squadron, the first California Air National Guard unit with a
Oct. 9, 2015
Physical therapy keeps Airmen 'fit to fight'

From storming the beaches of Normandy, France, in 1944, to guarding the streets of Mosul, Iraq, in 2006, physical fitness has been essential to American and coalition forces.With the historically high physical demands put on troops, injuries can happen despite safety precautions. With this in mind,
Sept. 30, 2015
Green Knights MMC fosters accountability

Motorcycle clubs have a long and varied history, dating back to World War II, with many being founded by veterans such as Rolling Thunder, American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard Riders.The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club is one such military motorcycle organization, that anyone with a bike
Sept. 25, 2015
Humans of VAFB: Mr. Roy Lapioli and his Evolutionary Career

Editor's Note: This is part two of a three part series highlighting the individuals of Vandenberg.Mr. Roy Lapioli, 30th Force Support Squadron Education Counselor and civilian training manager, and has had the unique experience of having his career run full-circle. He began his uniformed career as
Sept. 23, 2015
Fire Dozers: facing danger

With more than 130 different career fields ranging from pilots to plumbers, every job in the Air Force plays a crucial role in mission success.One vital contributor to mission success is the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators' fire dozer team, who embrace the unique challenge of
Sept. 16, 2015
Airman accompanies base leaders to Capitol Hill

One member of Team V was recently selected to attend a trip to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with Col. Christopher Moss, 30th Space Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Bedell, 30th SW command chief, to meet with Congressional Representatives for the Central Coast, Sept. 8 through 11.For
Sept. 11, 2015
SAI brings adventure, boosts morale for Airmen

Packing up all your belongings, saying good-bye to family and friends and moving to a new state or country is a process that most Airmen will endure throughout their Air Force career. For unaccompanied Airmen, uprooting your life and going through the stresses of a permanent change of station can be