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Feb. 3, 2022
CFSCC Spotlight: 55th Combat Training Squadron ensures space operations center readiness

The Combined Force Space Component Command’s Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) works 24-hours a day, seven days a week, to provide tailored space effects that support combatant commanders and accomplish national security objectives. Even those executing this important mission on a daily
Feb. 2, 2022
Behind the Scenes of Launch Operations Support

One primary aspect of launches is safety. To help avoid possible injuries or dangerous situations, routines are set in place to protect the base and the community before every launch. The mastermind behind it all is Tech Sgt. Andrew McKenzie, non-commissioned officer in charge of Launch Operations
Feb. 2, 2022
NROL-87 Launched From Vandenberg Wednesday

Team Vandenberg launched the National Reconnaissance Office mission (NROL-87) from Space Launch Complex-4 here Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 12:27 p.m. Pacific Time.Col. Rob Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, was the launch decision authority.“The Western Range has a storied history of success alongside
Jan. 31, 2022
SPACEX SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG WEDNESDAY

Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch a National Reconnaissance Office mission (NROL-87) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-4 Wednesday, Feb. 2, with a launch window targeting 12:18 p.m. Pacific Time.
Jan. 27, 2022
The chief gets his flowers: Fire Chief Mark Farias to retire after 40 years of service

After 40 years of continuous service to the United States, Vandenberg Space Force Base fire chief Mark Farias, has finally decided to hang up his boots and call it a career.
Jan. 21, 2022
Giving, Goals, Gratitude

The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign, a fundraising event that provides federal employees the opportunity to make donations to charities and people in need, has come to an end on Jan. 15, 2022.
Dec. 22, 2021
Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman - “Thank you” tour

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman, greet members of 2nd Range Operations Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Dec. 21, 2021. Raymond and Towberman visited VSFB as part of their “Thank you” tour this week. (U.S.
Dec. 22, 2021
Airman recounts rescue of children

I was about 20 minutes into my surfing session when I looked around and I heard two girls yelling for help. I looked about 100 yards away and all I could see was two young girls coming in and out of the water gasping for air and stuck in a riptide. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rocio
Dec. 21, 2021
Airman Renders Aid to Child at the Visitor Center

Senior Airman William Boyce, 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, aided a child who was showing signs of a stroke while visiting the Vandenberg visitors center on Nov. 3, 2021. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rocio Romo)
Dec. 15, 2021
Hopes for Good Change to Come

The mission of the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. is to provide a diverse amount of programs and services for families throughout their military careers as well as transition them to civilian life.