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June 6, 2026
SLD 30 commander, Vandenberg Library partner on summer reading challenge

This summer, the Vandenberg Library is inviting the community to cultivate their imaginations with the launch of the "Plant a Seed, Read at Your Library This Summer!" reading program, running from June 6 to July 31.A special highlight for readers this year is the Col. Horne Reading List Challenge,
June 4, 2026
VSFB Watt Training Burns to Occur Over the Next Week

Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Fire Department will be conducting prescribed burns of approximately 5-10 acres per day of grassland and coastal sage scrub.
June 4, 2026
Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026, to gain a firsthand understanding of the safety processes that support launch and test operations across the Western Range. During the visit, Jones
June 3, 2026
Guardian mental health: Q&A with USSF’s director of psychological health

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kieran Dhillon, USSF director of psychological health, shared the Department of the Air Force’s strategic efforts to provide targeted mental health care tailored for Guardians.
June 2, 2026
$45.4 Million Grant Supports New School Project for Vandenberg Families

A nearly $60 million facilities project dedicated to Manzanita Public Charter School is set to transform the campus in an effort to create long lasting benefits for students, Vandenberg families, and the greater Lompoc community.
June 2, 2026
AFSEC Brings Mishap Investigation Training to Colorado Springs

To bolster the U.S. Space Force's operational readiness and safety posture, the Air Force Safety Center is bringing its Space Mishap Investigation Course directly to the heart of America's space community in Colorado Springs. This iteration of the course, running from August 3-14, 2026, is
June 1, 2026
Marine Corps War College visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Robert G. Duck, 2nd Space Launch Squadron National Security Space Launch (NSSL) flight mission lead, briefs a Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) tour on the launch vehicle launch support center (LVLSC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026.
June 1, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts a Housing Summit alongside U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal

Community leaders and base leadership gather for a housing summit hosted by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026.
June 1, 2026
AFGSC Commander Visits Vandenberg SFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2026, to engage with Airmen and Guardians supporting the nation’s strategic deterrence mission. Throughout the visit, Davis met with personnel across multiple units to
May 31, 2026
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026

Members of Team Vandenberg participated in Military Appreciation Day at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. The annual event honors military members, veterans and their families while bringing together the local community. This year marked the 83rd anniversary of the