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Feb. 28, 2025
21st Space Operations Squadron Patching Ceremony

21st Space Operations Squadron and Mission Delta 31 members pose for a group photo during the 21 SOPS patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025. 21 SOPS collaborates tactically with tenant units at Vandenberg, including Delta 5 and Space Forces - Space, to support
Feb. 27, 2025
Leadership Lompoc Valley Vandenberg Tour

Leadership Lompoc Valley toured Vandenberg Space Force Base including the 30th Security Forces Squadron, the base museum, Hawks Cove, the Boathouse and Missile V.
Feb. 27, 2025
SEASONAL BEACH RESTRICTIONS TO BEGIN MARCH 1

Seasonal restrictions will be in place for Surf Beach and Ocean Park beginning Saturday, March 1, as part of the annual program to protect the Western snowy plover and its nesting habitat.Under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Biological Opinion requires Space Delta
Feb. 26, 2025
Vandenberg Network Upgrade Delivers Enhanced Performance and Mission Support

Space Launch Delta 30 Base Communications announced the successful completion of a major upgrade to its Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network. This comprehensive overhaul involved a complete network redesign, migrating from a localized system to a more robust and efficient
Feb. 25, 2025
Vandenberg's Pacific Coast Center Gaming Room Grand Opening

On Feb. 21, the Pacific Coast Center hosted a gaming room grand opening for the members of Vandenberg. The new gaming room is a dedicated space equipped with gaming consoles, PCs, a virtual golfing simulator, a pool table, accessories, and comfortable furniture designed for an immersive gaming
Feb. 25, 2025
Firefly Aerospace Hosts Guardian Nexus

Firefly Aerospace hosted Guardian Nexus, which aims to inform Guardians of the spaceport mission sets hosted at Vandenberg.
Feb. 25, 2025
VSFB Honor Guard and Airman Engage in Lompoc Community’s Softball Game

Vandenberg Base Honor Guard posts the colors at a local softball game in Lompoc, Calif., Feb. 22, 2025. VSFB’s Honor Guard provides ceremonial funeral honors for all active-duty members, veterans, and retirees of the Air force and Army Air Corps, as well as posting of the colors at local community
Feb. 25, 2025
Control Systems Security Specialist Training: Strengthening our Critical Systems

The Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently shared insights about cybersecurity issues that can potentially affect critical infrastructure and operational technologies in various government agencies and industries. In light of this, it is essential
Feb. 24, 2025
Master Sgt. Reenlists During Rocket Launch

Master Sgt. Eric Burks, Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs superintendent, right, raises his right hand during his reenlistment conducted by Maj. Kelsey Tarver, Space Launch Delta 30 Installation Readiness chief, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 22, 2025. Burks reenlisted during a
Feb. 21, 2025
Vandenberg Teen Named as Finalist in Military Child of the Year Competition

A dedicated and resilient local military child has advanced to the finalist stage in the Operation Homefront “Military Child of the Year” competition, representing the Space Force category. For 17 years, Operation Homefront has recognized exceptional youth from military families across the six