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May 29, 2020
Prepared for the pandemic; Masks across VAFB

Senior Airman Zachary Contreras and Airman 1st Class Kyle Young, 30th Security Forces Squadron temporary conservation patrolmen, put away equipment after a horse patrol May 20, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vandenberg’s conservation unit has increased their
May 21, 2020
30th SW Command Post keeps the information flowing

While activities across the globe have seemingly come to a halt, the opposite is true for the members of the 30th Space Wing Command Post. During times of crisis, information is key. To enable the mission, the 30th SW Command Post has expanded their operations to keep information flowing.
May 12, 2020
Police Week; honoring the fallen

Beginning in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day to remember fallen officers and those who were disabled on duty, the week also designated National Police Week, members across the nation have paid recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost
May 8, 2020
The space mission continues during COVID-19; USSF leaders visit VAFB

Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, USSF Senior Enlisted Advisor and USSPACECOM senior enlisted leader, visited different units across Vandenberg Air Force Base, May 6, 2020, to observe how the
May 5, 2020
RocketShip delivers third Delta IV Heavy booster at VAFB

The barge docked at Vandenberg AFB to offload the final Delta IV Heavy booster for an upcoming launch scheduled to occur later this year. The barge operation is a vital first step to executing the mission of assured access to space.
April 30, 2020
VAFB tributes military children, high school seniors’ sacrifice during COVID-19

As Month of the Military Child draws to an end, Vandenberg observes "Military Brat Day" by recognizing the resilience and adaptability of high school seniors in response to COVID-19.
April 27, 2020
VAFB AF Connect app revamped

After one year of development and use, the 30th Space Wing has integrated new and valuable modules on their page within the AF Connect mobile application to provide the most up-to-date base information amid COVID-19.
April 23, 2020
VAFB delivery supports FCI Lompoc interagency partnership

The 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron loaded cots and tents to support the Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc. The supplies were requested by the FCI Lompoc to enable their staff to increase inmate physical separation during COVID-19. The loan of
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 can’t stop Lab Week

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, also known as Lab Week, is observed annually to promote awareness and show appreciation to medical laboratory professionals and pathologists for the work they do to assist patients.
April 17, 2020
Flying despite COVID-19; BMT Airmen arrive at VAFB

Airmen from Basic Military Training stand in formation on the flightline after getting off a C-17 April 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Typically, members leaving BMT from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, travel on commercial aircraft to get to their technical school locations.