by Staff Sgt. Erica Picariello
30th Space Wing Public Affairs
5/2/2014 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - -- Team
V members wary of driving into the surrounding area to enjoy a movie
got a reprieve, April 18, when the base celebrated the soft re-opening
of the movie theater here.
The theater, located across from the dorms on South Dakota Avenue,
closed last fall due to insufficient equipment and funding issues.
"The theater was using an outdated projection system, a 35mm camera,
which caused a general lack of business," said Christine Stallwood,
Vandenberg Army and Air Force Exchange Service general manager. "At the
time the intention was for the theater to be permanently closed, but due
to a request from Vandenberg's command with special emphasis on
location and quality of life activities that are within distance, we
were able to reopen."
Unbeknownst to some members, the theater opened for business April 18 with a grand reopening slated for May 10.
"The soft opening was to give us the opportunity to operate the new
equipment for a couple of weeks to ensure we have identified any
potential issues," Stallwood said.
Though the theater won't be showing first-run movies, there are other
perks for those choosing to view their shows at the base theater.
"Fiscal and manning challenges have taken their toll on everyone at VAFB
in some form," said Lt. Col. Gregory Marty, 30th Force Support Squadron
commander. "AAFES' significant financial commitment in re-opening our
theater reinforces what an important partner they are in ensuring the
morale of everyone on base. Practically, this theater gives our Airmen
and their families a safe and affordable way to escape from the daily
grind. We are very grateful and hope everyone will enjoy and support our
new theater."
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