News

March 18, 2020
Developing contracts; modernizing processes

When it comes to enabling assured access to space, the 30th Contracting Squadron is a vital piece to making that mission happen. Without them, squadrons across the installation would not be able to purchase, renovate or modernize within their unit.Comprised of contracting professionals, quality
March 13, 2020
U.S. Space Command deputy commander visits Vandenberg AFB

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command (left), U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command and Space Operations Command (second from left), and U.S. Air Force CMSgt John Bentivegna, Senior Enlisted Leader, CFSCC, and Command
March 12, 2020
Combined Force Space Component Command and Space Operations Command senior leaders visit Thule Air Base

Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command and Space Operations Command, and CMSgt John Bentivegna, Senior Enlister Leader, CFSCC, and Command Chief, SpOC, visited Thule Air Base, March 5, 2020. During the visit Shaw and Bentivegna met with personnel at the 821st Air Base
March 11, 2020
Governor’s Military Council visits Vandenberg

Members of the Governor’s Military Council and 30th Space Wing leadership gather during a tour at the new Combined Force Space Competent Command headquarters building, March 10, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
Feb. 28, 2020
Seasonal beach restrictions begin March 1

Seasonal restrictions will be in place for Surf, Wall and Minuteman beaches beginning Sunday, March 1, as part of the annual program to protect the Western Snowy Plover and its nesting habitat. Under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Biological Opinion requires the
Feb. 28, 2020
Vandenberg all call addresses future of space

Members from the 30th SW gathered to listen as Mastalir and Hogan discussed information about the United States Space Force and what that means for the installation and members assigned. They also addressed upcoming improvements and upgrades across the base to include facilities, equipment and
Feb. 13, 2020
On the "Brink" of resiliency

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley speaks during a Resiliency Tactical Pause Feb. 7, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
Feb. 11, 2020
German Delegation Visits Vandenberg, Discusses Future Space Cooperation

German Air Force Lt. Gen. Klaus Habersetzer, Commander, Air Operations Command, German Federal Intelligence Service Maj. Gen. Werner Sczesny, Vice-President for Military Affairs, and German Air Force Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky, Director for Space Operations, visited space operators and facilities
Feb. 10, 2020
Global Lightning 20 Concludes with Greatest Commercial Participation to Date

Exercise Global Lightning 20 successfully concluded with the most commercial partnership participation to date at the Combined Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base Jan. 30.
Feb. 5, 2020
Minuteman III launches from Vandenberg

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched during a developmental test Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time from North Vandenberg. This Minuteman III launch, conducted by Air Force Global Strike Command, was made possible by Vandenberg’s extensive range support.