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Jan. 15, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts an Honorary Commanders Breakfast

On Jan. 14, an Honorary Commanders Breakfast was hosted at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Honorary Commander program consists of local community leaders collaborating with commanders stationed at Vandenberg throughout the year to exchange ideas and experiences while promoting public awareness of
Jan. 15, 2025
VSFB Achieves Historic Milestone with 51 Launches in 2024

Vandenberg has revolutionized west coast space and test launch with an historic 51 launches in 2024 from the United States Space Force’s West Coast Spaceport and Test Range. This achievement was driven by the base's commitment to innovation, revising practices and procedures, and close partnerships
Jan. 6, 2025
Operational C2 Centers take Center Stage in Space Flag 25-1

The U.S. Space Force's premier space exercise, Space Flag 25-1, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the exercise with the participation of Operational Command and Control (C2) centers, mostly from U.S. Space Forces – Space, as full players.
Jan. 3, 2025
Space Systems Command Successfully Launches VICTUS NOX for U.S Space Force: Sets New Tactically Responsive Space Record

The mission, known as VICTUS NOX, successfully lifted off Sept. 14 at 7:28 p.m. PDT from Space Launch Complex 2 West (SLC-2W) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. In a major advancement of Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) capabilities, Space Systems Command (SSC) and Firefly Aerospace
Dec. 31, 2024
20th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Stacy Huser Pays a Visit to 532nd Training Squadron Graduation

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Stacy Huser, 20th Air Force commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, speaks to an audience at a 532nd Training Squadron graduation at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024. Huser is responsible for more than 12,000 Airmen providing nuclear global strike and
Dec. 27, 2024
Vandenberg Space Force Base 2024 Year in Review

As Vandenberg Space Force Base paves the way as the Gateway of the Future, we have focused on our objectives to assure access to space, now and in the future. This Year in Review showcases who we are, our mission, our partners, and their contributions, as well as the Guardians, Airmen, and
Dec. 27, 2024
Holiday Cheer at Vandenberg!

Children from the Vandenberg community spread holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec 21, 2024. The event brought participants together from across the base to celebrate the holiday season.
Dec. 23, 2024
Space Launch Delta 30 Celebrates the United States Space Force 5th Birthday

Space Launch Delta 30 celebrates the United States Space Force's 5th Birthday with a video commemorating the moments and achievements that have shaped Vandenberg Space Force Base over the last 5 years. (U.S. Space Force video by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)
Dec. 20, 2024
Vandenberg Celebrates the United States Space Force Fifth Birthday

Guardians, Airmen, and civilians celebrate the U.S. Space Force's fifth birthday after the official cake cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024. Members enjoyed the taste of cake and continued comradery which honored the Space Force's five years of on-going dedication
Dec. 20, 2024
Space to Explore: Welcome to Vandenberg Space Force Base

A video to welcome newcomers at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024. VSFB prides itself in its ever-growing opportunities for advancing quality of life on the installation, and encourages newcomers to go out and explore the space that is VSFB. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman