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June 2, 2026
AFSEC Brings Mishap Investigation Training to Colorado Springs

To bolster the U.S. Space Force's operational readiness and safety posture, the Air Force Safety Center is bringing its Space Mishap Investigation Course directly to the heart of America's space community in Colorado Springs. This iteration of the course, running from August 3-14, 2026, is
June 1, 2026
Marine Corps War College visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Robert G. Duck, 2nd Space Launch Squadron National Security Space Launch (NSSL) flight mission lead, briefs a Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) tour on the launch vehicle launch support center (LVLSC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026.
June 1, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts a Housing Summit alongside U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal

Community leaders and base leadership gather for a housing summit hosted by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026.
June 1, 2026
AFGSC Commander Visits Vandenberg SFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2026, to engage with Airmen and Guardians supporting the nation’s strategic deterrence mission. Throughout the visit, Davis met with personnel across multiple units to
May 31, 2026
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

Members of Team Vandenberg participated in Military Appreciation Day at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. The annual event honors military members, veterans and their families while bringing together the local community. This year marked the 83rd anniversary of the
May 30, 2026
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade 2026

Vandenberg Space Force Base Space Launch Delta 30 Commander Col. James T. Horne III and SLD 30 Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Shannon Sanchez partake in the 2026 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo parade.
May 29, 2026
SLD 30 Hosts New Launch Dashboard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. James Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives remarks during the Vandenberg Launch Dashboard ribbon cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026. Horne highlighted the efforts of the SLD 30 Digital Transformation Office team, who created the
May 29, 2026
Award-Winning Vandenberg Fire Department Provides Prevention and Protection to Base Facilities and Personnel

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight provides structural, hazardous material, aircraft crash, fire prevention, and fire protection for Vandenberg facilities and personnel.
May 29, 2026
SMSgt Alexander Alexander Awarded SSC's First Sergeant of the Year

In early April 2026, Senior Master Sgt. Alexander Alexander was named 2025 First Sergeant of the Year for Space Systems Command, an honor awarded through the Department of the Air Force’s annual 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year program.
May 28, 2026
A Day in the Life of a Military Working Dog Team

Every morning before sunrise, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Jenkins, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, heads to the kennels to see his partner, a MWD named Joker.