News

April 27, 2020
VAFB AF Connect app revamped

After one year of development and use, the 30th Space Wing has integrated new and valuable modules on their page within the AF Connect mobile application to provide the most up-to-date base information amid COVID-19.
April 23, 2020
VAFB delivery supports FCI Lompoc interagency partnership

The 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron loaded cots and tents to support the Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc. The supplies were requested by the FCI Lompoc to enable their staff to increase inmate physical separation during COVID-19. The loan of
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 can’t stop Lab Week

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, also known as Lab Week, is observed annually to promote awareness and show appreciation to medical laboratory professionals and pathologists for the work they do to assist patients.
April 17, 2020
Flying despite COVID-19; BMT Airmen arrive at VAFB

Airmen from Basic Military Training stand in formation on the flightline after getting off a C-17 April 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Typically, members leaving BMT from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, travel on commercial aircraft to get to their technical school locations.
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.