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  • 2nd ROPS changes command

    Lt. Col. Burton H. Catledge, the former 614th Air and Space Operations Center deputy chief of combat operations, took command of the 2nd Range Operations Squadron here during a ceremony at the Western Range Operations Control Center at 3 p.m. June 1. Colonel Catledge replaces Lt. Col. David N.

  • Vandenberg mission showcased during Armed Forces Day festivities

    Members from Vandenberg Air Force Base participated in the 52nd Annual Armed Forces Day military exhibits here May 20 - 22.Exhibits from each branch of the United States military (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard) were open to the public in the parking lot of Torrance's Del Amo

  • Police Week continues with Poker Run

    The 30th Security Forces Squadron held a base-wide Poker Run event in light of National Police Week here May 17.Open to all persons with base access, the Poker Run was a noncompetitive 5K run or 14-mile mountain bike ride throughout Vandenberg's cantonment area. Approximately 50 people participated

  • Vandenberg hosts National Police Week events

    As part of National Police Week activities, the 30th Security Forces Squadron held its first Cops for Kids event at the Vandenberg Middle School on May 16. Local law enforcement agencies including the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, Lompoc Police Department, California Highway Patrol and

  • Simulator to provide students with hands-on ICBM training

    The 381st Training Group is slated to introduce a new training tool to the schoolhouse's curriculum for missile maintenance and intercontinental ballistic missile officers.The training group is preparing to implement the use of their newly constructed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Virtual

  • Keesler AFB, Vandenberg AFB Airmen build missile maintenance trainer

    Airmen from the 81st Training Support Squadron Simware section here are partnering with Airmen from the 532nd Training Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., to build an ICBM maintenance virtual trainer.The importance of this training system can't be overstated as acquisition of the IMVT is

  • 30th Space Wing artist is omnipresent at VAFB

    San Antonio. The Vietnam War is in its final years. A young airman basic, newly assigned to Air Force Recruiting Command as a commercial artist, is diligently working on a road sign for use as a recruitment tool. The result: a 2-by-4-foot reflective metal sign with the words "Air" and "Force" split

  • Vandenberg to host military working horses' retirement

    The ideal retirement might go something like this (cue dreamy music): First off, there would be a big ceremony with a good turnout including leadership and distinguished visitors in attendance. Everyone would stand at attention as the retiree receives medals commemorating a long and fruitful time in

  • AFSPC announces its Media Contest winners for 2010

    Air Force Space Command leadership announced February 18 the command's annual winners for the 2010 AFSPC Public Affairs Communication Excellence and Media Contest Awards."I am proud and honored to announce the AFSPC Public Affairs Communication Excellence and Media Awards for 2010," said Col. Dewey

  • National Security Space Strategy targets safety, stability

    The National Security Space Strategy released Feb. 4 responds to the realities of a space environment that is increasingly crowded, challenging and competitive, senior Defense Department officials said."The National Security Space Strategy represents a significant departure from past practice," said

 

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