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June 23, 2022
Airman and Santa Maria Local Saves a Life

A routine ride home took an unexpected turn when a driver on the highway saw a crashed motorcycle and unconscious man on the side of the road.Airman 1st Class Cinthia Cortes, 30th Medical Group aerospace medical technician and her sister-in-law encountered and helped an injured motorcyclist while
June 22, 2022
216 SPCS enables CFSCC mission, assures access to space through spectrum warfare

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – One element of warfare that is not always in the limelight but easily touches all warfighting domains is the electromagnetic spectrum. At Vandenberg Space Force Base, there resides an Air National Guard squadron that works regularly with the Combined Force Space
June 21, 2022
Vandenberg’s South Base Re-energizes with the Activation of Substation N

After almost six years of rebuilding, on June 2, 2022, south loop two came back to life. Electricians and power grid engineers, and contractors worked hand-in-hand to route power to substation N, from substation K, which was primarily used to keep south base powered while repairs to the
June 3, 2022
Developmental Pediatrics Team Visits Vandenberg

The 30th Medical Group hosted a developmental pediatrics workshop at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 25, 2022.
May 25, 2022
Space Delta 5 holds first change of command ceremony

Space Delta 5 (DEL 5) hosted a change of command ceremony where U.S. Space Force Col. Monique DeLauter relinquished command and U.S. Space Force Col. Phillip Verroco assumed command of the unit at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 24, 2022. U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Combined
May 24, 2022
CMSSF Visits Vandenberg

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force, Roger A. Towberman, speaks during the 533rd Training Squadron enlisted graduation on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2022. CMSSF Towberman held an all-call, focus group, and was a distinguished guest for the 533rd’s graduation during his visit.
May 24, 2022
Vandenberg hosts immersion for YPO Santa Barbara Chapter

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Sheffield, Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander, speaks to members of the Santa Barbara Young Presidents Organization (YPO) during their base immersion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2022. Sheffield gave an all-encompassing overview of SLD 30’s
May 18, 2022
Life Saved During Relay Kick-off

Staff Sgt. Cristina Garza, 30th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst, went into action to help save a gentleman’s life during her office team relay kick-off at Vandenberg Space Force Base Calif., April 8, 2022.
May 16, 2022
Local leaders join team Vandenberg

Space Launch Delta 30 hosted several key community members from Santa Barbara and surrounding counties and inducted them into the Honorary Commander Program at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc, California, May 11, 2022. The program is a U.S. Air Force Public Affairs initiative to promote public
May 13, 2022
Starlink Mission Launches from Vandenberg

A SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket carrying a Starlink mission launches from Space Launch Complex-4E on May 13, 2022, at 3:07 p.m. PDT, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. This launch marks the fourth Starlink deployment from Vandenberg, and the twenty-third Falcon-9 launch from SLC-4E.