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Sept. 5, 2023
UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG

An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 1:26 a.m. PT.
Sept. 2, 2023
SDA-0B Launches From Vandenberg

A SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket lifts off at 7:25 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 2, 2023. This mission carried the Space Development Agency’s second round of Tranche 0 satellites for its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. It was also Vandenberg’s
Sept. 2, 2023
SDA-0B Launches from Vandenberg

A SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket lifts off at 7:25 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 2, 2023. This mission carried the Space Development Agency’s second round of Tranche 0 satellites for its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. It was also Vandenberg’s
Aug. 31, 2023
30th Medical Group Conducts New Training Program: MEDIC-X

U.S. Air Force Capt. Steven Ryan, 30th Medical Group associate administrator, group practice manager and readiness flight commander, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandria Muse, 30th Medical Group public health technician, practice patient care during MEDIC-X training at Vandenberg Space
Aug. 31, 2023
Col. Mark Shoemaker’s Debut All Call: Launching SLD 30 into the Future

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses the crowd during his first all call Aug. 21, 2023, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Shoemaker took command in July and during the all call he shared his roadmap for success, key priorities and emphasized the motto
Aug. 30, 2023
U.S. Space Delta 5 extends Senior Intelligence Duty Officer training to coalition partner

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Flt. Lt. Christopher Atkin, Royal Air Force space intelligence officer and Great Britain exchange officer, participated in a Senior Intelligence Duty Officer (SIDO) training course hosted by Space Delta 5 (DEL 5) on July 10-21, 2023, here.
Aug. 25, 2023
UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH TO SHOWCASE 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 is scheduled for Sept. 5, 2023, from 11:47 p.m. to Sept. 6, 5:47 a.m. Pacific Time from North Vandenberg.
Aug. 18, 2023
Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman Visits Vandenberg

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman visits Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 14, 2023.
Aug. 14, 2023
Guardian earns USMC top honors

U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Phillip Lowery recently returned to Vandenberg Space Force Base after graduating with top honors from the U.S. Marine Corps Staff Noncommissioned Officers Academy (SNCOA) at Camp Johnson, North Carolina.
July 25, 2023
65 CYS Change of Command

The Vandenberg Honor Guard team presents the colors at the beginning of the 65th Cyberspace Squadron change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 21, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)