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Feb. 15, 2025
SLD 30 to Host Mission Overview for NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope

Space Launch Delta 30 will host a mission overview for NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) space telescope. When: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Where: The Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Feb. 12, 2025
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 between 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Feb. 18 to 5:01 a.m. Pacific Time, Feb. 19, from north Vandenberg.
Feb. 12, 2025
California Commanders Meet at Vandenberg SFB

The Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders' Caucus (DAF-CICC) convened at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on Feb. 6-7, 2025, bringing together leaders from Air and Space Force installations across the state. The forum provided a platform for commanders and senior
Feb. 11, 2025
Vandenberg’s FCC Provider of the Year Award Recipient

Vandenberg Space Force Base leadership presented the Family Childcare Provider of the Year Award to Lizette Duran, 30th Force Support Squadron family childcare provider, during a special ceremony at Vandenberg Village, Calif., Jan 31, 2025.
Feb. 11, 2025
Santa Barbara City College Rocket Club Tours Vandenberg

On Feb. 7, the Santa Barbara City College Rocket Club went on a tour, learning about space launch history, military operations, rocket technology, and the base’s role in environmental conservation and space exploration partnerships.
Feb. 10, 2025
Vandenberg Crucible Hosts Navy Innovation Tour

Tom Stevens, Space Launch Delta 30 executive director, and other Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo with U.S. Navy innovators at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025. These U.S. Navy members from the Fathomwerx Innovation Lab visited from Naval Base Ventura County and
Feb. 3, 2025
AFGSC releases latest MCCS results at Virtual Town Hall

AFGSC announced the latest findings of the Epidemiological Review of its Missile Community Cancer Study during a virtual Town Hall Thursday.
Feb. 1, 2025
VSFB enables 5th launch of 2025

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket emerges from clouds after launching from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 3:02 p.m. Feb. 1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Following a record-breaking year in 2024, during which 51 rockets and missiles were launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Guardians and Airmen
Jan. 31, 2025
Vandenberg's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team Hosts Human Trafficking Awareness Event

On Jan. 30, a Human Trafficking Awareness event was hosted by Vandenberg's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team. The event educated base members on how they can raise awareness through social media campaigns, sharing survivor stories, collaborating with law enforcement, and participating in
Jan. 31, 2025
30th Medical Group Hosts Biomedical Corps Week at Vandenberg

On Jan 29, personnel specializing in biomedical sciences briefed and demonstrated to attendees on what services the 30th MDG provides to Vandenberg personnel, their families and retirees.