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June 30, 2025
‘Lead as Yourself’ SLD 30 Commander Departs, Leaves Legacy of Mission Excellence

After nearly three decades of service, Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, will retire July 3, 2025, ahead of the Space Launch Delta 30 change of command, July 8, 2025.
June 29, 2025
Lompoc Flower Festival Parade Honors SLD 30, S4S Leadership

Members of Space Launch Delta 30 and U.S. Space Forces-Space leadership teams were honored at the Lompoc Flower Festival parade in Lompoc, Calif., June 28, 2024. There were over 50 entrees and over 500 attendees this year.
June 27, 2025
21 SOPS Inactivates, 22 SOPS Det. 2 Activates

Military personnel gathered at Vandenberg’s Tracking Station to celebrate the activation of 22 SOPS Detachment 2, the inactivation of 21 SOPS, and Vandenberg’s ongoing mission in the execution of space operations.
June 27, 2025
30th Healthcare Operation Squadron Change of Command

Team Vandenberg gathered for a change of command ceremony to witness the formal transfer of leadership and responsibilities from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tonya N. Barry, outgoing commander, to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher J. Smith, incoming commander, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.,
June 27, 2025
Vandenberg SFB and NASA Collaborate on Historic Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses Team Vandenberg personnel during a patching ceremony celebrating Vandenberg’s 27-year partnership with NASA, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 26, 2025. NASA donated 42 mission patches to recognize each of
June 27, 2025
30 CES Conducts Prime BEEF Day

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron held their Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 26, 2025. Prime BEEF, is a specialized unit within the civil engineer career fields that can deploy on a moment's notice to carry out specific wartime tasks, such as
June 26, 2025
Space Delta 1 Change of Command

Team Vandenberg members attended the Space Delta 1 Change of Command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 25, 2025. The ceremony marked the official transition of command from U.S. Space Force Col. Peter “Charlie” Norsky to U.S. Space Force Col. Krista N. St. Romain.
June 25, 2025
Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting

Vandenberg Space Force Base hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Space and Missile Heritage Center. The center provides the public an opportunity to view into the installations space launch and missile history. Visits are by appointment only, which can be made through our workflow email @
June 24, 2025
USSF Guardian and Crew-9 Commander Col. Nick Hague talks resilience at VSFB

U.S. Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut Col. Nick Hague, the first Guardian to launch into space, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base June 18, 2025.
June 23, 2025
Media Advisory: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Relocated Space and Missile Technology Center

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, commander of Space Launch Delta 30, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the newly relocated Space and Missile Technology Center at the Marshallia Ranch Clubhouse.