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June 18, 2026
30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Carla Cimo, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 18, 2026.
June 18, 2026
CMSgt. Cristina Gutierrez Retirement Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, is honored during her retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026.
June 17, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on June 17th

U.S. Space Force Col. Lawrence A. Smith II, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, right, 30th Medical Group Roselee Jauregui, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.,
June 17, 2026
Guardian Resilience Teams promote holistic health, culture of fitness

Central to U.S. Space efforts are a transition from traditional fitness models to Holistic Health Approach, an integrated and preventative approach that prioritizes the enduring health, performance and resilience of Guardians.
June 16, 2026
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE MODERNIZES HISTORIC SPACE LAUNCH COMPLEX-6 FOR NEXT-GENERATION LAUNCH OPERATIONS

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Jun. 16, 2026 – Space Launch Complex-6 (SLC-6), one of the nation's most historic launch facilities, entered a new era of national defense capability following the scheduled demolition of its legacy structures on June 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Following the U.S.
June 16, 2026
Vandenberg Celebrates Newest Master Sergeants

Team Vandenberg service members gather during a U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. release party ceremony held at the Cocheo Park pavilion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 16, 2026.
June 16, 2026
30th Force Support Squadron Change of Command

A change of command ceremony welcomes U.S. Air Force Maj. Natalie Noble as Vandenberg's 30th Force Support Squadron commander at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026.
June 15, 2026
Vandenberg Fire Team Conducts Prescribed Burn Exercise

Vandenberg Fire Team stops a fire at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, in June, 2026. The crew stopped the fire during a routine prescribed burn to build team readiness.
June 11, 2026
Vandenberg Space Force Base concludes community ‘Mission Update’ series in Ojai

Vandenberg Space Force Base is bringing its community speaker series “Mission Update” to Ojai on Monday, June 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kent Hall Council Chambers, located on the Ojai City Hall Campus at 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai, Calif.
June 11, 2026
Vandenberg Provides Ongoing Support For NASA Missions

Harking as far back as 1958, Vandenberg SFB’s history has been entwined with NASA. Hand-in-hand, the two organizations have played a critical role in executing national space launches from the West Coast, enabling groundbreaking scientific research and pioneering the exploration of outer space.