Artist’s rendering of WGS-11+

News

  • 30 FSS Named Best Small USAF FSS

    Space Launch Delta 30’s 30th Force Support Squadron has been awarded the 2023 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award as the best FSS in the U.S. Air Force (small installation category).

  • Volunteer Bed Building Event at Vandenberg

    The Vandenberg Chapel hosted the bed building event, with 257 Vandenberg community volunteers showing up to help craft 128 beds for local children without beds of their own.

  • VSFB 2024 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Johnny “Jay” Harris, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Cherise Mosley, SLD 30 senior enlisted airman, pose for a congratulatory picture with U.S. Air Force

  • Ashes to Space

    Retired Col. Gregory Gilles, former 50th Space Wing commander, speaks about his son's ashes launching to space from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 4, 2024. A small capsule, carrying Brandon Gilles' remains, was among the 53 payloads placed aboard the spacecraft. Gillies and his family

  • The Inaugural Mayors and City Manager's Forum at Vandenberg

    On April 23, U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander hosted mayors and city managers from Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton and Arroyo Grande for the inaugural Mayors and City Manager's Forum. The regional leaders opened lines of communication to share information

  • An Accident Emergency Management Evaluation Exercise at Vandenberg

    On April 23, Vandenberg Space Force Base conducted an Accident Emergency Management Evaluation Exercise. The exercise showcased base personnel supporting the exercise focusing on the installation’s ability to respond to emergency management scenarios and evaluating response procedures.

  • Denim Day at Vandenberg SFB

    The 533rd and 532nd students participated in “Denim Day”, an event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month which encourages people to wear denim as a way to raise awareness about sexual violence and challenge misconceptions. The Department of the Air Force brings added awareness to this issue to