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Feb. 25, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 25th

Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 25th.
Feb. 23, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Wildlife Education Field Trip For Elementary Students

Vandenberg hosts wildlife education field trip for elementary students in Lompoc, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026. The field trip was sponsored by Vandenberg Space Force Base and SpaceX and coordinated by biologists at the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands to further educate the public
Feb. 18, 2026
Space Launch Delta 30, 2nd Space Launch Squadron Leadership Visit ULA Vulcan Rocket

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II, SLD 30 senior enlisted airman, 2nd Space Launch Squadron leadership, the 2nd SLS Vulcan
Feb. 13, 2026
Vandenberg Space Force Base Hosts Mission Update Speaker Series in Lompoc

The Vandenberg Mission Update Speaker Series is a monthly event held throughout California's Central Coast in 2026. Each session highlights Vandenberg's mission updates and addresses topics of local interest, promoting transparency and strengthening collaboration with the Central Coast
Feb. 11, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 11th

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Tech. Sgt. Daniel Garcia Javier, right, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance NCOIC, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at
Feb. 10, 2026
Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Kiru celebrated during his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026.
Feb. 9, 2026
Vandenberg's Aquila Award: Staff Sgt. Keith Salisbury

U.S. Air Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, left, presents Vandenberg’s Aquila Innovation award to Staff Sgt. Keith Salisbury, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base,
Feb. 7, 2026
Vandenberg Space Force Base Supports the Launch of Starlink 17-33 Mission

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-33 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 7, 2026. This mission marked the eighth launch of 2026 from the Vandenberg spaceport and test range.
Feb. 6, 2026
Beale Military Liaison Council visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

Members of the Beale Military Liaison Council receive a mission briefing during a base tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026. The base tour was conducted with industry professionals to receive key program activities explaining base operations through mission, people and
Feb. 6, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Honorary Commanders Breakfast

Vandenberg hosts the Honorary Commanders Breakfast to provide an opportunity for military and community leaders to engage in discussion, strengthen partnerships and support public awareness of Vandenberg’s unique Space Force and Air Force mission sets.