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Jan. 28, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 28th

U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Horton, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander's individual mobilization augmentee, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Staff Sgt. John Boutros, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg
Jan. 28, 2026
Vandenberg Continues Dune Restoration Project

Vandenberg’s 30th Civil Engineer Squadron works on dune treatment during the dune restoration project at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026.
Jan. 25, 2026
Vandenberg Supports Launch of Starlink 17-20 Mission

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-20 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 25, 2026. The Starlink 17-20 mission marked the fifth launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2026.
Jan. 23, 2026
Col. Horne holds First All Call of 2026

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne , Space Launch Delta 30 commander, held his first all call of 2026.
Jan. 23, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 21st

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Senior Airman Cristian Hacker, right, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space
Jan. 23, 2026
Vandenberg Announces New Strategic Plan

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, has unveiled a new strategic plan outlining priorities for 2026 and beyond, as the installation prepares for continued growth in space launch, test operations and national security missions.
Jan. 22, 2026
SLD 30 3rd and 4th Quarter Awards

Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo after receiving awards at the 3rd and 4th quarter award ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026. The award ceremony recognized the work ethic and excellence of individuals and teams within the Delta.
Jan. 14, 2026
Space Force Teams with Universities to Advance Sonic Boom Research in California

Vandenberg Space Force Base is collaborating with Brigham Young University, California State University Bakersfield, and other partners to advance research on rocket launch acoustics and sonic booms through the ECOBOOM program. This initiative, launched in June 2024, focuses on monitoring and
Jan. 14, 2026
Vandenberg Environmental Team Conducts Western Snowy Plover Winter Survey

Vandenberg Environmental Team conducts Western Snowy Plover winter survey conducted at Surf Beach at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025. Vandenberg’s environmental conservation efforts are maintained by a team of 40 civilians and contractors — the largest environmental team in the
Jan. 13, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission.