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News

  • Falcon 9 Iridium/Grace FO Launch

    Team Vandenberg successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying both Iridium and Grace FO payloads from Space Launch Complex-4 here, Tuesday, May 22, at 12:47 p.m. PDT.

  • Women of InSight

    Women of the 30th Space Wing held significant roles during Vandenberg’s successful launch of its first interplanetary mission to Mars, here, on May 5.From the prelaunch planning to the launch window of the Atlas V rocket, a majority of the key players and leadership roles were filled by the women of

  • 14th Air Force Commander’s Conference 2018

    Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting, 14th Air Force commander, hosted a commander’s conference to discuss the significance of recent successes, ongoing challenges and the future of Air Force space operations May 9 - 11, 2018.Commanders and command chiefs from the 21st Space Wing, 30th Space Wing, 45th Space

  • Defenders sharpen skills

    Staff Sgt. Terry Burk, 30th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, manages the Virtual Reality Simulation while two defenders enter the simulator on May 3, 2018 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Virtual Reality Simulation is a part of 30th SFS’s month of training and inside the simulation a team

  • Defenders exercise baton training

    VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE – The 30th Security Forces members endure an intensive workout during their training at Vandenberg Air Force Base, May 2, 2018. All SF members spend one month out of the year training to improve their skills on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aubree Milks/Released)

  • ATLAS V LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

    Team Vandenberg launched the NASA InSight  Mission to Mars on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch  Complex-3E here, Saturday, May 5, at 4:05 a.m. PDT. Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, was the space launch commander. "This is our first interplanetary launch to Mars

  • Air Force Assistance Fund extended to May 11th

    The Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off its annual fundraising campaign to educate the base populace, March 26, at the Base Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to Air Force families in need.“The AFAF campaign

  • Family medical services RESET with new program

    The 30th Medical Group is changing the way their clinic operates by initiating a new program called RESET.The RESET program, which stands for “Reward Efficiency - Set Priorities - Empower Teams” originated at Ramstein Air Base in Germany as a way to change how patients interact with their Primary

  • Vandenberg brings children to work

    Vandenberg parents participated in National Bring YourChild to Work Day, here, April 26. This event is part of Vandenberg’s effort to supportMonth of the Military Child, which was established to underscore the importantrole children play in the Armed Forces community. Parents brought their children

 

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