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  • 30 SFS unveils new K-9 facility; celebrates service of K-9 defender

    30th Security Forces Squadron personnel unveiled a newly upgraded K-9 obstacle course and training yard during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Vandenberg SFB, April 8, 2024. The $2.7 million facility upgrade includes a new K-9 obstacle course and yard overhaul, which includes turf instead of grass, a

  • K9 Kennel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and K9 Retirement

    The Military Working Dog facility was renovated, providing updated features aimed at improving training conditions for military working dogs and their handlers. After the ribbon cutting, MWD Bberik retired after seven years of service in the U.S. Air Force, supporting nine U.S. Secret Service

  • A Solar Eclipse Over Vandenberg

    On April 8, a solar eclipse occurs over Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The solar eclipse completely blocked the visible surface of the Sun. The longest known total eclipse was 7 minutes and 28 seconds in 743 B.C.

  • Guardians; Airmen Get Ranger Ready

    This year, two Guardians and three Airmen from Vandenberg took part in a Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course (RAPC), which was held at Vandenberg SFB March 26-29, 2024.

  • From Airman to Future Officer

    On April 4, U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Jewell, SLD 30 vice commander, notified Airman 1st Class Luisa De Moura Leal, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation dispatcher on her appointment to the United States

  • Vandenberg Officer Pursues Space Passion

    One Vandenberg officer has taken a distinct step toward her dream of space exploration by attending an analog astronaut mission, a program that simulates an environment like Mars or the moon.

  • Oxnard High School JROTC Cadets Tours Vandenberg

    On March 29, Space Launch Delta 30 welcomed Oxnard High School JROTC cadets who visited and toured Vandenberg Space Force Base to learn the daily operations of the 2nd Space Launch Squadron and the 30th Security Forces Squadron.During the tour, cadets learned about the different Air Force and Space

  • Vandenberg Junior Youth of the Year

    The JYOTY program is a recognition program for junior leaders ages 10-13, which honors and celebrates the nation’s most inspiring youth and their stories of leadership and excellence.

  • VSFB squadron selected as a finalist in Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award

    Space Launch Delta 30’s 30th Force Support Squadron has been selected as one of two finalists to compete for the prestigious Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award for best small installation FSS. As a finalist, Vandenberg welcomed evaluators from Air Force Manpower, Personnel & Services for a site visit

  • TEDxVandenbergSFB 2024

    A crowd watches on as Jason Womack, U.S Space Force chief of branch development, delivers remarks during the inaugural TEDxVandenbergSFB at Vandenberg Space Force, Calif., March 22, 2024. VSFB is the first U.S. Space Force installation to host a TEDx event, where nine speakers spoke to 150 guests