7 Aug 2015

2-135th Aviation Battalion excels at exceptionally diverse mission

The sky begins to take on a pink hue as the sun begins its decent behind the mountains. It's a great evening to fly as pilots from the 2-135th Aviation Battalion make their way out onto the tarmac and into the awaiting UH-60 Black Hawk.Cutting over the landscape at less than a hundred feet off the ground, the UH-60 Black Hawk spectacularly dips and

7 Aug 2015

'Pirates' raid SAP

Mermaids, buried treasure, talking parrots and the infamous pirate, Black Beard, took center stage in the fitness center gym here as the Schriever School Age Program partnered with the Missoula Children's Theatre company to present "Black Beard and the Pirates" July 31.This was the fourth consecutive year a team from MCT came to Schriever to teach

7 Aug 2015

3 SES, Schriever host Fight Back 5K

As the fog rolled in to the field surrounding the Schriever Air Force Base Fitness Center, so did the Airmen. Friends, family and co-workers came together July 30, to run a 5K and show their support for Lt. Col. Zachary Owen, 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron commander, in his fight against cancer."It would be impossible to work with Lt. Col. Owen

28 Jul 2015

I am Schriever: Sasa from Kenya

(Editor's Note: "I am Schriever" is a diversity campaign dedicated to recognizing the diversity within the 50th Space Wing as well as highlighting the way this diversity makes us stronger and better able to ensure mission success.)Everyone gets a little home sick every now and then - especially when you're serving in the military. For most of us, a

10 Jul 2015

Taking care of others: Senior Airman Ashley Boeckholt

As early as the American Revolution, serving as nurses, cooks -- and water bearers, women have played a pivotal role in American military success.Today, however, women in the military have stepped out of the shadows and into nearly all of the Air Force's more than 130 different career fields. Among these diverse career fields are dedicated female

24 Jun 2015

New program aims to give children a voice

"No parent should ever, have to bury their child."--WolfpoetIt has been said that every person has their breaking point. On Aug. 22, 2011, Savannah Robinson, a 14-year old Louisiana girl who had recently begun her freshman year of high school, reached her breaking point and used a handgun to take her own life.Her family later found out Savannah was

8 Jan 2015

Lieutenant's quick heroics aid accident victim

An Air Force lieutenant, stationed at Vandenberg, recently assisted in the rescue of a woman involved in a vehicle accident near Santa Barbara, Calif., Dec. 1.On leave and intending to meet his girlfriend for lunch, 1st Lt. Tyler Theberge, 4th Space Launch Squadron deputy chief engineer, noticed something awry as he approached an intersection on

2 May 2014

Eyes in the sky

With an aim to enhance comprehensive base safety and security, the 30th Security Forces Squadron is bolstering its Small Unmanned Aircraft System program.The model of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, known as Raven-B/DDL employed at Vandenberg, requires two security forces operators and is utilized for its ample reconnaissance capabilities."We have

1 May 2014

Executive position provides key leadership support

In addition to more than 130 standard career fields, the Air Force is comprised of many unique, temporary duty positions.One such opportunity is a year-long commitment that plays an essential and direct supporting role to wing-level leadership."There's never a standard day in the front office," said Staff Sgt. Raymond Barkley, 30th Space Wing

1 May 2014

Fitness center staff promotes fitness one Airman at a time

Vandenberg fitness center employees pride themselves in ensuring military members' fitness success and supporting the overall mission.Seven days a week the staff opens up the facility and makes sure equipment is safe, clean, and ready to use. From the early risers to the late night gym goers, the staff strives to make everyone's experience