FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Vandenberg Air Force Base, California ~ 07 APR 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

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Road Trip: Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Vandenberg Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base located 9.2 miles northwest of Lompoc, California. It is under the jurisdiction of the 30th Space Wing, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).

Vandenberg AFB is a Department of Defense space and missile testing base, with a mission of placing satellites into polar orbit from the West Coast using expendable boosters (Pegasus, Taurus, Minotaur, Atlas V, Delta IV and now SpaceX's Falcon). Wing personnel also support the Service's LGM-30G Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Force Development Evaluation program.

The host unit at Vandenberg AFB is the 30th Space Wing. The 30th SW is home to the Western Range, manages Department of Defense space and missile testing, and places satellites into near-polar orbits from the West Coast.

Wing personnel also support the Air Force's Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Force Development Test and Evaluation program. The Western Range begins at the coastal boundaries of Vandenberg and extends westward from the California coast to the Western Pacific, including sites in Hawaii. Operations involve dozens of federal and commercial interests.

The 30th Launch Group is responsible for booster and satellite technical oversight and launch processing activities to include launch, integration and test operations. The group consists of an integrated military, civilian and contractor team with more than 250 personnel directly supporting operations from the Western Range.

The 30th Operations Group provides the core capability for West Coast spacelift and range operations. Operations professionals are responsible for operating and maintaining the Western Range for spacelift, missile test launch, aeronautical and space surveillance missions.

Learn More About Vandenberg Air Force Base HERE!!

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April 7, 2015

Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. —Matthew 7:24

Earthquakes are prevalent in the Pacific Rim region known as the “Ring of Fire.” Ninety percent of the world’s earthquakes and 81 percent of the world’s largest earthquakes occur there. I learned that many buildings in the city of Hong Kong have been built on granite, which could help minimize damage in the event of an earthquake. The foundation of buildings is especially important in earthquake-prone regions of the world.

Jesus Christ told His followers that a stable foundation is critical in building lives. He said, “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock” (Matt. 7:24-25). The foundation of Jesus Christ is what will give us the stability our hearts and lives need now and into the future.

By allowing the Lord’s wisdom to guide us in our relationships, decisions, and priorities, we find that He provides the most trustworthy foundation any life could be built upon.

Gracious Father, You are the Lord God, the King of heaven, and I choose to place my hope in You because You alone are worthy of my trust.

Jesus is the best foundation upon which to build a solid life.

INSIGHT: Here, at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus returns to a theme He had already discussed earlier in this message—the Father’s will. In Matthew 6:9-13 Jesus teaches His followers the “model prayer,” which begins with “Our Father” and continues with “Your will be done.” The Father is the object of our worship and devotion, and in everything we want His purposes to be fulfilled.

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

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Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please note: The author of tonight’s Road Trip is laurenmarlowe.
She is at work.

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

~ Road Trip: Vandenberg Air Force Base, California ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[left that other site]

Hi everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hope you had a wonderful Easter.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[ConorMacNessa]

Good Evening, Kathy!
***HUGS***



Thanks very much to you and Lauren for tonight’s Road Trip to Vandenberg AFB, CA!

Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today?

Did you have an excellent repast for Easter?

[luvie]

My son was stationed there, going through missile school when he first became a 2nd LT. He had an apartment in Lompoc and I visited him once or twice while he was there. He drove me around where the launch pads were. Very interesting place, and a pretty base.

Thanks, galz, for the great thread!

[The Mayor]

Yes Ma’am, Thank you
I hope you did too!

[SandRat]

Never been there.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you have a Marvelous Monday?

Nice Easter service? Dine with friends?

[Excellence]

I spent a wonderful weekend at Pendleton. My son and I visited the vintage aircraft museum at Miramar on Saturday, and found the Hell House statue on Sunday at the Warrior Hope and Care Center. http://www.woundedwarriorregiment.org/index.cfm/wwbnw/hopeandcarecp/

I have pictures but need to park them somewhere so I can post them.

[left that other site]

We had a good service, but I was alone afterwards. Oh well..I spent most of the day on FR! LOL!

[left that other site]

Oh...and a Copyright certificate for a song one of my students wrote arrived today in the mail. It took them a YEAR!

I have been writing songs for 40 years and this is the first time it has taken more than 60 days.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...((HUGS))...I’ve been there too.

That was neat that your son could show you around.

Beautiful for sure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...it’s a nice base. I got shown around the fire station by one of the firefighters. In his off time he was a volunteer in our volunteer department in the city where we lived.

Those trucks that take care of aircraft, etc, fires are HUGE!!! It was cool!

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!