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  • MINOTAUR I ROCKET LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

    A Minotaur I rocket carrying an unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 11:01 p.m. June 17, 2024. After attaining full operational capability, the Mk21A RV will be integrated on the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. The Mk21A

  • 2024 Lompoc Flower Festival Parade honors S4S, SLD 30 leadership

    The City of Lompoc hosted its annual Flower Festival Parade in partnership with leadership from U.S. Space Forces - Space and Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The event hosted more than 50 float entrees and over 500 people in attendance.

  • 30th Comptroller Squadron Change of Command

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, passes the 30th Comptroller Squadron flag to U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeremy Putz, 30th Comptroller Squadron incoming commander, right, during the 30th CPTS change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June

  • 30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Spear, 30th Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 30 CONS to U.S. Air force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. A

  • Vandenberg’s Newest Technical Sergeant Selectees

    The newest U.S. Air Force technical sergeant selectees pose for a photo during a Technical Sergeant Release Party at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. Air Force officials have selected 6,914 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 35,328 eligible for a selection

  • Mk21A RV TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES READINESS

    An operational test launch of an unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a Minotaur I rocket, Monday, June 17, at 11:01 p.m. PT.The Mk21A RV is currently under contract with Lockheed Martin for its engineering and manufacturing development phase. After