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June 6, 2024
Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S.'s ICBM fleet

For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 6 at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base,
June 6, 2024
MMIII GT-250 Launches from Vandenberg

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time 6 June, 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 of
June 6, 2024
MMIII GT-250 Launches from Vandenberg

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time 6 June, 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 of
June 6, 2024
Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S. ICBM fleet

For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 6 at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base,
June 5, 2024
Vandenberg's Newest Master Sergeant Selectees

On June 5, Vandenberg congratulated the newest Master Sergeant selectees during the Master Sergeant release party.
June 5, 2024
Vandenberg's AAFES Month of the Military Child Aurora World Sweepstakes Winner

On June 4, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Jewell, Space Launch Delta vice commander and Urvi Archarya, Vandenberg Space Force Base Exchange general manager presented U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Donn Eddy from the 18th Space Defense Squadron a gift card for being recently selected as one of four
June 4, 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 supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 4 at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This test launch is part
June 4, 2024
UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES 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 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, June 4, at 12:56 a.m. PT.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security,
June 1, 2024
Schiess Participates in 2024 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade

On June 1, United States Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, commander of Space Launch Delta 30, Lt. Gen. Douglass Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space and United States Space Command's Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader,
June 1, 2024
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2024

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and his wife Mary, wave to the crowd at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., June 1, 2024. VSFB leadership showed support for the surrounding community by participating in events through the weekend,