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  • 30th Civil Engineer Squadron: Defeating Deadlines to Help Manzanita

    In an extraordinary feat of dedication and collaboration, a Vandenberg team of individuals secured a staggering $43 million in grant funding for the Manzanita Public Charter School. Their unwavering efforts resulted in a $35 million federal grant and an additional $8 million in state funding,

  • 20th Annual Allan Hancock College Military Appreciation Game

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, salute during the national anthem at the 20th Annual Allan Hancock College Military Appreciation Game in Santa Maria, Calif.,

  • U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Colin Connor Visits Vandenberg

    On Oct. 30, 2023, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Colin Connor, Air Force Global Strike Command ICBM Modernization director and his official party visited Vandenberg Space Force Base. While on base, they posed for a photo with engineers who are breaking ground on a Sentinel project, which will be

  • Qatari Delegation, 18 SDS enhance global SDA through SSA sharing agreement

    Qatari Maj. Gen. Abdulaziz Al Doseri, Advisor to Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs for Space and Telecommunications, middle-left, shakes hand with U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan O.E. Mugg, 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) commander, in front of the 18 SDS

  • Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School Students Visit Vandenberg

    On Oct. 26, Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School 8th grade students from Guadalupe, Calif., had the opportunity to tour Vandenberg Space Force Base. This is Vandenberg's first event to host while re-building the K-12 STEM Outreach program that fosters an interest in science, technology, engineering,

  • 2023 Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down Day

    (From left to right) Steve Lavagnino, Santa Barbara County 5th District supervisor, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, Monica Diaz, Veteran Stand Down clothing and hygiene coordinator, U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, SLD 30

  • Vandenberg Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Walk/Run

    Members from HAWK’s Cove pose for a photo in front of their Domestic Violence Awareness Month booth at the base track at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023. HAWK’s Cove members hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Walk/Run to raise awareness. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior