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  • Discoverer 14 changed the face of reconnaissance

    Almost 50 years ago, the Discoverer 14 satellite, equipped with a Thor and Agena booster, launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and became the world's low-resolution photo surveillance spacecraft. The Discoverer project was under the codename Corona 14 to mask the sensitive nature of the

  • Truly resilient; an Airman’s battle with cancer

    Magetiak has not let cancer stop him from reaching his goals or thinking of what is to come in his future. Aside from his family, Magetiak’s motivation for his post-military career  his goals of becoming a Physical Therapist, to help people develop the best versions of themselves.  

  • Call if you can…text if you can’t; text-to-911 available at VAFB

    During a hostage situation or in the event of an active shooter, it’s important that individuals remain quiet. These are prime examples of some situations where members can’t make a phone call during an emergency. As a whole, what can Vandenberg Air Force Base do to combat a scary yet real concern?

  • 40 years of Civil Service and a life of fortune

    “I’ve been very fortunate to have done what I’ve done and to have had great people to work with. The relationship between a Base Civil Engineer, which is dual hatted as the CE commander, and the Deputy is a very special one, and it has to be,” said Richard Cote, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy

  • 30th Medical Group change of command

    The 30th Medical Group held a change of command ceremony June 19, 2020 at Vandenberg Air Force base, Calif. Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing commander, presided over the ceremony which bid farewell to Col. Raymond Clydesdale while welcoming Col. Jessica Spitler as the new 30th MDG commander.

  • Defend, support, and win; VAFB SAPR wins AF award

    The members of the 30th SW SAPR team continuously strive to make a difference every day by implementing countless programs, engaging and contributing their time towards the local community, and being there for the members of Vandenberg AFB and the community. These efforts did not go unnoticed and

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

 

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