Press Releases

Sept. 25, 2015
VANDENBERG BEACHES NOW OPEN

Vandenberg beaches are now open for recreational access.Western snowy plover season has officially ended; all plovers chicks have fledged.VAFB's Beach Management Plan states the base can open beaches prior to 30 Sep if all plovers chicks have fledged. However, the following restrictions still apply
Sept. 17, 2015
VANDENBERG BEACHES RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS

The Tsunami Advisory has been terminated. Vandenberg beaches will resume normal operations.All personnel are reminded to abide by plover season restrictions until 1 Oct. Surf Beach will still remain closed to the public. Wall and Minuteman Beaches are open with limitations, and Brown Beach is open
Sept. 17, 2015
ALL VANDENBERG BEACHES CLOSED

Due to a recent Earthquake in Chile, a Tsunami Advisory has been issued for Vandenberg Air Force Base and parts of the California Coast.Until further notice, all beaches on Vandenberg's coastline are closed by order of Col. Chris Moss, 30th Space Wing commander. All personnel are advised to avoid
Aug. 19, 2015
MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 3:03 a.m. PST here August 19.Col. J. Christopher Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, was the Launch Decision Authority for the Minuteman launch."Minuteman III launches are an incredibly important
Aug. 17, 2015
MINUTEMAN III LAUNCH SCHEDULED

An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2015, between 3:01 to 9:01 a.m. from north Vandenberg Air Force Base.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify
June 4, 2015
SURF BEACH CLOSED . WILL REOPEN OCT. 1

Surf Beach will be closed from June 3 to Sept. 30 due to exceeding the maximum number of beach violations set to protect the nests of the federally-listed snowy plover.Beach restrictions are enforced yearly on Wall, Minuteman and Surf beaches March 1 through Sept. 30, to coincide with the snowy
May 19, 2015
MINUTEMAN III LAUNCH SCHEDULED

An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2015, between 3:36 a.m. and 9:36 a.m. from north Vandenberg Air Force Base.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and
April 7, 2015
30th Space Wing Public Affairs to host monthly visits to Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center

The 30th Space Wing Public Affairs office will begin hosting monthly visits to the Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center.The monthly visits to the Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center at Historic Space Launch Complex-10 are on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.Space Launch
March 27, 2015
MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 3:53 a.m. here Friday, March 27.Col. Shane Clark, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the Launch Decision Authority."We constantly focus on the flawless execution of our launch, landing and range
March 23, 2015
MINUTEMAN III LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 3:36 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, here March 23.Col. Keith Balts, was the launch decision authority."While ICBM launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base almost seem routine, each one requires a