Features

April 15, 2009
Joint Space Operations Center: DOD’s eye in the sky supporting the troops on the ground

For the troops on the ground in hot zones all around the world, there are many items they rely on that are vital in their day-to-day operations: their weapons, their wingmen, their body armor ... their space assets? The DOD's space assets are often overlooked as key items in the daily operations of
April 10, 2009
Volunteer works to support Vandenberg's Jewish community

Currently the Jewish community is participating in the Jewish Passover and nobody knows that more than Master Sgt. Teri Brady, the Jewish lay leader for Vandenberg. Sergeant Brady is not only a volunteer for the Jewish community she is also the NCO-in-charge of the 148th Space Operations Squadron
April 10, 2009
Vandenberg shirt keeps LRS working toward excellence

Standing in front of an Air Force first sergeant, or shirt, might not be the highlight of an Airman's career, however, what some might not understand is that it's not always easy for the first sergeant. Nobody knows that better than Master Sgt. Angela Fernandez, the 30th Logistic Readiness Squadrons
April 9, 2009
Military child leads by example

With a grin extending ear-to-ear in delight and a slight skip to his step, one of Vandenberg's own maneuvers his way through the corridors of the Youth Center here. This is the scene of a typical day for Jared Coen, a student at Crestview Elementary School here, when he is greeted by his father,
March 13, 2009
Patriot Voices: Vandenberg's soul

Aboard a British vessel, Francis Scott Key's attention was fixated on an American flag awakened by September's morning air in 1814. Inspired by the flag, still flying over Fort McHenry after a night of British bombardment, Mr. Key decided to write a poem about its resilience. More than 100 years
Feb. 10, 2009
Airman goes 'above and beyond' for others

Airmen strive to meet the core values of the Air Force. There are some Airmen however that naturally meet and go beyond the core values of integrity, excellence and service in their own lives. One such Airman, Senior Airman Talbert Knepshield, a vehicle operator from the 30th Logistics Readiness
Feb. 10, 2009
Fit-to-fight servicemembers clean-up Surf Beach

Six members from the Joint Functional Component Command for Space picked up trash along the shoreline of Surf Beach Feb. 5 followed by a physical training session held on the beach. The servicemembers who contributed in the cleanup were Maj. Joe Iungerman, Capt. Scott Drylie, Tech. Sgt. Darwin
Feb. 10, 2009
NCOA gives Airmen barbecue and a voice

Anyone who has been around Vandenberg very long is familiar with the smell of Santa Maria style barbecue. What you might not be aware of is a lot of that barbecue on base is prepared by the Noncommissioned Officer Association.Not only does the NCOA spend many hours barbecuing, they do it to raise
Feb. 10, 2009
Food pantry helps with basic necessities

The Vandenberg community prides itself on helping out fellow servicemembers and their families. One of the ways the community contributes is through volunteering and donating food items to Vandenberg's Food Pantry. The food pantry is a place where active duty military personnel and their families
Jan. 29, 2009
How to improve your game: Defense

It's time to dust off your basketball shoes and get on the court: intramural basketball season is here. As with all intramural sports, intramural basketball is open to all skill levels. It's just a matter of getting out there and building esprit de corps with fellow servicemembers. However, if you'd