May 20, 2026 GT 256: ICBM Test Launch Verifies System Reliability Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile May 20 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.This routine launch, designated GT 256, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world
May 20, 2026 GT 256: ICBM Test Launch Verifies System Reliability An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 12:01 Pacific Time, May 20, 2026, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches help ensure the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective.
May 18, 2026 2026 Hawk Connection Day Hawk Connection Day bridges working relationships with the members on the installation through active participation in friendly competitions and games.
May 18, 2026 UNARMED MINUTEMAN III ICBM TEST LAUNCH SCHEDULED AT VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled between 12:01 and 6:01 a.m. Pacific Time, May 20, from the northern portion of the installation.
May 15, 2026 Vandenberg Hosts National Police Week Events 2026 Vandenberg hosted National Police Week events this week in May, 2026.
May 14, 2026 When the Mission Gets Personal: AFAS provides a safety net for Guardians and Airmen 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.
May 14, 2026 Vandenberg Hosts an NSSI Mission Brief 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.
May 12, 2026 SLD 30 Celebrates 5th Anniversary 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.
May 12, 2026 Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Vandenberg family members share a breakfast at the Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026.
May 12, 2026 Vandenberg Launches National Police Week Opening Ceremony and Memorial Ruck 2026 Vandenberg launches National Police Week opening ceremony and memorial ruck at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2026.