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Nov. 11, 2024
Veterans Day 2024

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Component commander; U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Frank Kincaid, U.S. Space Forces - Space deputy commander; U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 operations deputy
Nov. 8, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Visits Vandenberg

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi discussed reoptimizing for Great Power Competition and the role of the Air Force and Space Force in ensuring U.S. national security during an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 6, 2024.
Nov. 7, 2024
U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman meets with Vandenberg base personnel at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 10, 2024. During the visit, Saltzman discussed the critical mission of Space Launch Delta 30 and Vandenberg, meeting with installation leadership, and
Nov. 7, 2024
Vandenberg’s Newest Chief Master Sgt. Selects

Vandenberg chiefs, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron members, and Vandenberg members pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. select Brian Edwards-Turner, Space Forces-Space HQ Staff senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. select William Pritchett, 30th Civil Engineer
Nov. 6, 2024
Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force’s Safe, Effective Deterrent

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with three-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) Nov. 5, 2024, at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force
Nov. 6, 2024
Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Nov. 5, 2024, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate that the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective in leveraging dominance in an era
Nov. 1, 2024
Fall 2024 VSFB Hawkulture Day: Growing Morale Together

Twice a year, VSFB hosts a morale day for the installation to partake in team-building exercises, connect with each other, and continue building a culture while supporting the mission together.
Nov. 1, 2024
UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH TO SHOWCASE READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT

An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled between 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Nov. 5 to 5:01 a.m. Pacific Time on Nov. 6 from north Vandenberg.
Oct. 31, 2024
Prime BEEF Day: 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Trains for Real-World Challenges

This intensive, all-encompassing training day is called Prime BEEF (Base Engineer Emergency Force) Day, where members from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), 21st CES from Peterson Space Force Base, and 61st Civil Engineer and Logistics Squadron (CELS) from Los Angeles Air Force Base
Oct. 31, 2024
Spaceport Spotlight: 30th Civil Engineer Squadron

In this iteration of the Vandenberg Spaceport Spotlight, members of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron discuss their critical role in maintaining Vandenberg Space Force Base. From ensuring launch infrastructure to preserving cultural resources, the squadron emphasizes the teamwork required to support