News

April 16, 2020
Detection saves lives; MWD roadway training

The 30th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Flight conducted a roadway detection training April 15, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
April 16, 2020
Sewing through the shortage

Members use 550 cord, as well as cotton fabric to make masks for hospital workers and base members April 14, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. As of April 6, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, base members are required to wear a mask in buildings and when they are unable to
April 14, 2020
Mission assured; the mission continues

Across the many units and flights at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Airmen continue to accomplish the mission to provide assured access to space. While each unit at Vandenberg AFB is important to the mission, there is only one that can provide mission assurance to Atlas and Delta launches: the
April 10, 2020
Who’s your key spouse?

While there are many helpful agencies across Vandenberg, key spouses are vital to assisting military families and linking them to any services they may need.
April 10, 2020
RocketShip delivers Delta IV Heavy boosters at VAFB

A United Launch Alliance barge, carrying Delta IV Heavy booster cores, second stage and payload faring, docked and delivered the rocket body parts April 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
April 8, 2020
Cal Guard Space Operators support COVID-19 food bank mission

When Staff Sgt. Brandon Tinges became a space operator for the California Air National Guard’s 216th Space Control Squadron, cabbages were the furthest thing from his mind.
April 8, 2020
Vandenberg sets up the Emergency Operations Center

Members from across the installation participate in an Emergency Operation Center meeting March 31, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Each subject matter experts ensure the base commander is briefed on the resources needed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman
April 8, 2020
U.S. Space Force meeting mission demands despite coronavirus adjustments

Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John Raymond, on Tuesday said critical space missions are continuing even though the nation’s newest military service is taking “active measures” to protect personnel from the coronavirus.
April 6, 2020
VAFB Space Cowboys remain mission ready

The 2nd Space Launch Squadron is home to the Space Force’s only hands-on space lift mission in support of the Minotaur launch vehicle. The Airmen who support this vital mission have been dubbed ‘Space Cowboys.’
April 2, 2020
Better safe than sorry: 30th MDG COVID-19 screening

To help protect individuals and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the 30th Medical Group has implemented over-the-phone COVID-19 screening, as well as a screening point at the entrance of the medical building at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.