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Sept. 15, 2025
2nd Space Launch Squadron Supports Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Launch

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Robert “Bobby” Duck, 2nd Space Launch Squadron flight mission lead, discusses 2SLS’ role in part of the Space Development Agency’s most recent launch during an interview at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025. The 2 SLS’ mission integration and mission
Sept. 11, 2025
Vandenberg Space Force Base Holds a 9/11 Memorial Ruck Event

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Twenty-four years ago today, the United States faced a defining moment in its history as the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 Americans and forever altered the nation’s course. The tragedy sparked the global war on terrorism,
Sept. 10, 2025
Space Development Agency Completes Successful Launch of First Tranche 1 Satellites from VSFB

The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the successful launch of the first Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 1 (T1) Transport Layer space vehicles (SV) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Sept. 5, 2025
SECAF visits VSFB; views SDA Tranche 1 satellite ahead of launch

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Vandenberg Space Force Base Aug. 27-28, 2025, to engage with leadership and gain insight into the base’s strategic role in advancing U.S. space capabilities. Upon his arrival, Meink was greeted by U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, Commander,
Aug. 25, 2025
Retired Military Dog Finds New Home with Former Handler in California

After eight years of service protecting U.S. military installations, retired Military Working Dog Axel has found a new home with his former handler, a 30th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler at Vandenberg SFB. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, MWD handler, was Axel’s 7th
Aug. 15, 2025
Hawk Talk: Lessons Learned from a Landmine

In the crucible of the Iraq War, Chief Master Sgt. Randolph, then an Airman First Class, experienced a moment that would forever alter the trajectory of his life. Deployed in 2005, his convoy was struck by a landmine, an event that ripped through the landscape and left an indelible mark on his mind
Aug. 8, 2025
Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Team, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

Vandenberg Space Force Base collaborates with members of Point Blue Conservation Science, the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, and International Bird Rescue to release four rehabilitated Pigeon Guillemots on VSFB's north base, Aug. 6 2025. The birds were rescued by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care
Aug. 6, 2025
Vandenberg hosts 'Galactic Gal' Camille Bergin

United States Space Force Capt. Devin Doyle, Delta 1 commander's action group officer in charge, left, speaks with Camille Bergin, a space engineering and science social media influencer, right, during an interview at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 5, 2025. Bergin, known as Galactic Gal
Aug. 5, 2025
Where Acquisitions Meet Operations: How Range Management Equips the Spaceport of the Future

Range Management (RM), a Space Launch Delta 30 unit, is transforming how the U.S. Space Force equips and operates its West Coast range. Their work directly supports U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman’s strategic emphasis on “Equipping the Force,” which calls for dynamic
Aug. 5, 2025
Lt. Gen. Garrant Visits Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, right, shakes hands with U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, center, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 31, 2025. Garrant viewed a rocket launch and visited Breaker’s Dining