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Jan. 19, 2024
DTO Innovation Spotlight: 30th Contracting Squadron

Two years ago, amidst a global pandemic and the birth of the United States Space Force, an opportunity for change arose. Inspired by former U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s “Accelerate Change or Lose” strategic approach and the Air Force’s Contracting Flight Plan, I aimed
Jan. 16, 2024
AFIMSC supports Sentinel missile weapon system beddown

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is executing a multi-year design and construction program to provide beddown for the Department of the Air Force nuclear deterrence mission.
Jan. 10, 2024
Vandenberg Supports Army Reserve Parachute Training

Vandenberg supported Army Reserve parachute operations during training on Jan. 6, 2024. A California Air National Guard 146th Airlift Wing Super Hercules C-130J aircraft and crew out of the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Oxnard, Calif., supported the Army Reserve parachute operations
Jan. 10, 2024
SLD 30 Strategic Objectives

In just three short years since changing its name, Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) has evolved into a dynamic power projection platform with plans for further acceleration. In 2024, the installation’s focus will be on refining the capacity, agility, responsiveness, and resiliency across all SLD 30
Dec. 29, 2023
Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations cell receives new name

The Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations cell was renamed the Joint Commercial Operations cell to better reflect its collaborative nature across the globe and emerging mission sets.
Dec. 22, 2023
Firefly's Fly the Lightning Mission Launches from Vandenberg

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha FLTA004 rocket launches from Space Launch Complex 2 at 9:32 a.m. PST at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023. Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians and Airmen provided vital spaceport capabilities in support of the Firefly Aerospace mission, called Fly the
Dec. 21, 2023
2023 Madrigals Concert on VSFB

The Cabrillo High School Madrigals perform a song during a concert at the Base Annex Chapel on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023. The Madrigals consist of high school students from Cabrillo High School who annually perform Christmas songs and carols on VSFB for the base community.
Dec. 20, 2023
German Space Command Commander Visits 18 SDS

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan Mugg, commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron, welcomed German Air Force Major General Michael Traut, commander of the German Space Command, to the 18 SDS for a visit Dec. 19, 2023.
Dec. 20, 2023
Vandenberg Celebrates the United States Space Force Fourth Birthday

Vandenberg wished a happy 4th birthday to the United States Space Force. Here's to four year's of dedication to protecting our nation, and people.
Dec. 20, 2023
The Honorable Dr. Ravi Chaudhary Visits Vandenberg

The Honorable Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, recently toured Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.