Vandenberg Space Force Base News

U.S. Space Force Issues Request For Information For SLC-9 To Expand Launch Capabilities At VSFB

Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:29:23 GMT

The U.S. Space Force at Vandenberg Space Force Base has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry launch service providers interested in obtaining a real property use agreement to finance, design, construct, operate and maintain small or medium vertical space launch capabilities to provide space launch services to the Department of War, non-DoW Federal, and other commercial entities at an area identified as Space Launch Complex-9 (SLC-9).

SLD 30 commander, Vandenberg Library partner on summer reading challenge

Jennifer Green-Lanchoney — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:40:00 GMT

This summer, the Vandenberg Library is inviting the community to cultivate their imaginations with the launch of the "Plant a Seed, Read at Your Library This Summer!" reading program, running from June 6 to July 31. A special highlight for readers this year is the Col. Horne Reading List Challenge, curated by Col. James Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander.

VSFB Watt Training Burns to Occur Over the Next Week

Pentagon News — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:52:00 GMT

Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Fire Department will be conducting prescribed burns of approximately 5-10 acres per day of grassland and coastal sage scrub.

Vandenberg Hosts a Housing Summit alongside U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:02:00 GMT

Community leaders and base leadership gather for a housing summit hosted by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026.

Award-Winning Vandenberg Fire Department Provides Prevention and Protection to Base Facilities and Personnel

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:59:00 GMT

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight provides structural, hazardous material, aircraft crash, fire prevention, and fire protection for Vandenberg facilities and personnel.

GT256 Minuteman ICBM Test Launch (Narrated and Non-narrated)

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:56:00 GMT

Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2026. (Narrated and Non-narrated)

Solvang Memorial Day 2026

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:02:00 GMT

Team Vandenberg leadership attend a Memorial Day event in Solvang, Calif., May 25, 2026.

Vandenberg executes back-to-back space, ICBM launches as operations deputy marks final mission

Jennifer Green-Lanchoney — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:48:29 GMT

Executing a dual-launch night demands relentless precision. While strategic nuclear deterrence missions like the unarmed Minuteman III test are scheduled years in advance, spaceport launches are dictated by the requirements of orbital mechanics. When those timelines intersect, the rapid pivot from deploying orbital assets to testing the nation’s nuclear deterrent leaves no room for error.

GT-256 Patching Ceremony

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:32:00 GMT

Team Vandenberg members gather following the recent launch of an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026.

2026 Hawk Connection Day

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Mon, 18 May 2026 23:32:00 GMT

Hawk Connection Day bridges working relationships with the members on the installation through active participation in friendly competitions and games.

Vandenberg Hosts National Police Week Events 2026

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:36:00 GMT

Vandenberg hosted National Police Week events this week in May, 2026.

When the Mission Gets Personal: AFAS provides a safety net for Guardians and Airmen

Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:43:00 GMT

The Air and Space Forces Aid Society come to Vandenberg Space Force Base to spread awareness about the programs that are available to Airmen and Guardians families to navigate the unpredictable demands of military life.

Vandenberg Hosts an NSSI Mission Brief

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:00 GMT

A National Security Space Institute mission brief began at the Western Range Operations Control Center auditorium at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026.

Vandenberg Hosts May 2026 Insight Tour with Honorary Commanders

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:55:00 GMT

Vandenberg Honorary Commanders Roberto Rodriguez, Brad Wilkie and Jason Banta visit Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026.

SLD 30 Celebrates 5th Anniversary

SLD 30 Public Affairs — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:56:00 GMT

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, expressed his appreciation for members of SLD 30 during SLD 30’s fifth anniversary celebration at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2026.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

Airman Enso Valle — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:33:00 GMT

Vandenberg family members share a breakfast at the Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026.

Vandenberg Launches National Police Week Opening Ceremony and Memorial Ruck 2026

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:44:00 GMT

Vandenberg launches National Police Week opening ceremony and memorial ruck at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2026.

Kaleth O. Wright, 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Attends Vandenberg Airman Leadership School Graduation

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:27:00 GMT

Kaleth O. Wright, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, attended an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 7, 2026.

Kaleth O. Wright, Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:18:00 GMT

Kaleth O. Wright, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, in May, 2026.

Vandenberg Biologists Survey Southwestern Pond Turtles

Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Vandenberg biologists survey Southwestern Pond Turtles in April at Lake Canyon at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.