Exploring the base with Outdoor Rec

With the vast amount of outdoor activities, to include visiting the beach, hiking, fishing and hunting near Vandenberg Air Force Base, there are many useful resources members can take advantage of to enjoy their time here.One of the services that Vandenberg AFB members can utilize when taking

Test of Nation's Midcourse Defense System Conducted

A test of the nation's Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, was conducted from North Vandenberg Monday, March 25 at 10:32 a.m. PDT by 30th Space Wing officials, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Northern Command.

Vietnam veteran walks to support

30th MDG commander thanks honorary commander

Col. Raymond Clydesdale, 30th Medical Group commander, presents Bruce Nash, honorary commander and Marian Regional Medical Center chief of market development, with a plaque of appreciation March 13, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Marian Regional Medical Center Sterile Processing

No Storm too big for 30th CES

Due to recent inclement weather, strong winds and heavy rain caused trees and fallen debris to cover many high traffic areas, creating dangerous situations for members of Vandenberg Air Force Base.

30th Space Wing Safety Office protects Vandenberg

The 30th Space Wing accomplishes its mission of enabling space superiority in part by managing Department of Defense space and missile testing, providing commercial launch opportunities, and placing satellites into polar orbit from the West Coast.

VAFB boosts community and base partnerships

Civic leaders, local business owners and base leadership came together for a Joint Chambers of Commerce Luncheon at the Pacific Coast Club here March 7, 2019.

Not just horsing around

At a massive 99,600 acres, Vandenberg Air Force Base is home to a wide variety of plants, wildlife and terrain. With the amount of acreage, protecting the wildlife can be a challenging task. Luckily, the 30th Security Forces Squadron conservation team, and more specifically the Military Working

Working together to keep beaches open

“I consider Vandenberg to be more than an Air Force base, it is also an environmental preserve to many endangered species,” said Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander. “It is our job to protect those species such as the Snowy Plover, and that is why we enforce partial closure of beaches

Volunteer Beach Docents Needed

Vandenberg Air Force Base is seeking volunteer docents for the 2019 western snowy plover breeding season to assist in balancing wildlife protection and visitor recreation. Docents specifically help to protect the threatened western snowy plover from disturbance during the nesting season and create