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Aug. 10, 2026
Vandenberg Unveils Food Donation Center

A new community space managed by base chapel volunteers dedicated for the purposes of distributing donated groceries to families in need opened at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2026.
Aug. 7, 2026
Vandenberg SFB to Host "Golden Shovel" Groundbreaking for AETC Sentinel Training Facility

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Aug. 11, 2026 - Air Force Global Strike Command, Sentinel Task Force Det 9 (AFGSC/STF Det 9), in coordination with Space Launch Delta 30 and Air Education and Training Command (AETC), will host a "Golden Shovel" groundbreaking
Aug. 6, 2026
Guardian Arena IV Qualifiers Kick Off

Competitors participate in Guardian Arena IV qualifier tryouts at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2026. The tryouts evaluated participants through a series of physical and cognitive events designed to measure endurance, strength, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Aug. 5, 2026
30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

30th Security Forces Squadron joined with local first responders in Lompoc, California, to host National Night Out, Aug. 4, 2026.
July 31, 2026
Historic 4th Space Launch Squadron Reactivates at Vandenberg

The 4th Space Launch Squadron (4th SLS) officially reactivated during a historic activation and assumption of command ceremony held at the Boathouse at South Vandenberg, July 31, 2026.
July 30, 2026
Vandenberg Mega Sergeant Release Party 2026

U.S. Space Force sergeant, technical sergeant, and master sergeant selects gather during a sergeant release party at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 29, 2026.
July 29, 2026
Spaceport of the Future Industry Day

Government, military, and industry leaders gathered for a Spaceport of the Future Industry Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 29, 2026. Hosted by Space Launch Delta 30, the event provided a forum for partners, and potential partners, to discuss the infrastructure, workforce, and
July 29, 2026
Space Reconnaissance Pioneers visit VSFB

Three pioneering military leaders who helped forge the nation's early space reconnaissance capabilities toured the Space and Missile Technology Center, July 29, 2026.
July 27, 2026
Reactivation of the Historic 4th Space Launch Squadron at Vandenberg SFB

Media representatives are invited to attend the official activation ceremony of the 4th Space Launch Squadron (4th SLS) and the assumption of command by U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Rowland. The ceremony will be presided over by Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander.The 4th SLS
July 23, 2026
SLD 30 Celebrates 2026 2nd Quarter Awards

Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo after receiving awards at the 2nd quarter award ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 23, 2026.