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April 26, 2024
VSFB and NSIN Collaborate to Revolutionize Space Launch Operations

Space Launch Delta 30 personnel worked this week to develop a model for the Spaceport of the Future through a National Security Innovation Network’s (NSIN) bootcamp, a U.S. Department of Defense program.
Nov. 16, 2023
National Security Space Institute Brings Space Design and Innovation 101 Course to Vandenberg

As Space Launch Delta 30 enters its third year, digital innovation and transformation remains at the forefront of operations. The National Security Space Institute (NSSI) recently introduced a new training opportunity to personnel known as the Space Design and Innovation 101 course (SDI 101) at
March 8, 2023
Spaceport of the Future Presentation

Tom Stevens, Space Launch Delta 30 executive director, provides a Lunch and Learn topic presentation entitled Spaceport of the Future Overview at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 7, 2023.
Nov. 10, 2021
OneDrive is In, Shared Drive is Out

To fulfill the Department of the Air Force priority of modernizing the air and space forces, the computer shared drives used by personnel on network systems are being discontinued and replaced with Microsoft OneDrive at the end of this month.
Feb. 18, 2021
Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

An idea for a smart locker mail system in base dorms won the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Second place went to Staff Sgt. Jordan Varnier from the 30th Security Forces Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base,
Jan. 21, 2021
Innovation Rodeo finalist seeks to increase security officer efficiency

Staff Sgt. Jordon Varnier, crime prevention program manager for the 30th Security Forces Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, will have a chance to help develop a more innovative Air Force as he was selected to be one of eight finalists for the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission
Nov. 9, 2020
2nd Space Launch Squadron provides software innovation with Perimeter 9

The Air Force continuously looks to innovate and prepare for the future. At Vandenberg Air Force Base, a piece of mission software called Perimeter 9 looks to be part of that future. Perimeter 9 was developed by the 2nd Space Launch Squadron (2 SLS) team during the initial COVID-19 emergency
April 27, 2020
VAFB AF Connect app revamped

After one year of development and use, the 30th Space Wing has integrated new and valuable modules on their page within the AF Connect mobile application to provide the most up-to-date base information amid COVID-19.
Nov. 5, 2019
Ideas to transform space warfighting training and innovation workspaces named AETC Spark Tank 2020 Challenge winners

Ideas to transform space warfighting training and how to best build a culture of innovation were named Air Education and Training Command Spark Tank 2020 Challenge winners, officials announced Oct. 31, 2019.
July 9, 2019
Col. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander Farewell

Prior to the 30th Space Wing change of command ceremony, scheduled for July 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Hough reflects on the past 2 years. Serving as the base commander since July 2017, Hough oversaw countless changes and improvements across the installation. With the help of