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Jan. 14, 2026
Space Force Teams with Universities to Advance Sonic Boom Research in California

Vandenberg Space Force Base is collaborating with Brigham Young University, California State University Bakersfield, and other partners to advance research on rocket launch acoustics and sonic booms through the ECOBOOM program. This initiative, launched in June 2024, focuses on monitoring and
Jan. 14, 2026
Vandenberg Environmental Team Conducts Western Snowy Plover Winter Survey

Vandenberg Environmental Team conducts Western Snowy Plover winter survey conducted at Surf Beach at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025. Vandenberg’s environmental conservation efforts are maintained by a team of 40 civilians and contractors — the largest environmental team in the
Jan. 13, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission.
Jan. 12, 2026
Vandenberg Celebrates New USSF Senior Master Sergeants

Vandenberg Celebrates New USSF Senior Master Sergeants at the Senior Master Sergeant release party held on Jan. 9, 2025. This year, the Space Force has selected 37 master sergeant Guardians for promotion to senior master sergeant, 2 of which are from Vandenberg SFB.
Dec. 29, 2025
Forged on the West Coast: SLD 30 Guardians, Airmen take home third place at 2025 Guardian Arena competition

Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians and Airmen, assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, competed in the third annual Guardian Arena competition at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8-9, 2025. During Guardian Arena, two SLD 30 three-person teams faced off against 35 counterparts from
Dec. 29, 2025
Space Launch Delta 30 Issues RFI for Space Launch Development at SLC-14

Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) has announced a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit interest from United States Launch Service Providers engaged in space transportation services. This initiative aims to develop heavy or super-heavy vertical space launch
Dec. 27, 2025
Space Force Officer Leads DAF Women’s Rugby Team to Historic Championship Victory

U.S. Space Force Maj. Adekunbi Adewunmi, stationed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., made history by coaching the Department of the Air Force (DAF) women’s rugby team to their first-ever championship victory at the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and U.S. Department of
Dec. 22, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts Base Tour for San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

Vandenberg Hosts Base Tour for San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. The tour group was introduced to numerous facilities on base including the Space Launch Delta 30 headquarters building, Remote Launch Control Center, Pacific Coast Club, and
Dec. 19, 2025
Vandenberg Celebrates the United States Space Force Sixth Birthday

The United States Space Force marks its sixth birthday in 2025, celebrating the Guardians who execute space operations in support of national security, commercial partnerships and assured access to space. Happy Birthday, Space Force.
Dec. 19, 2025
Vandenberg Celebrates the United States Space Force Sixth Birthday

Guardians, Airmen, and civilians celebrate the U.S. Space Force's sixth birthday after the official cake cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. Members enjoyed the taste of cake and continued comradery which honored the Space Force's six years of on-going dedication