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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.
April 2, 2020
Money Hawks maintain the money mission

While COVID-19 has halted many operations across the world, the mission at Vandenberg Air Force Base has not stopped.
March 30, 2020
Adapt and overcome; 30th SFS protects VAFB amidst COVID-19

As a means to help “flatten the curve” and stop the spread of COVID-19, the 30th Security Forces Squadron has increased their security procedures in accordance with the base health protection measures to keep, not only themselves, but the members of Vandenberg Air Force Base, safe during the
March 27, 2020
Spouse of Airman Tests Positive

A spouse of an U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, living in Santa Maria, is undergoing evaluation and treatment following a positive coronavirus test."We have our first positive case of COVID-19 at Vandenberg and my leadership team is monitoring the situation
March 27, 2020
Space Force Roadshow visits Vandenberg AFB

Commander, Space Operations Command, Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, and Command Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna, addressed members of Vandenberg Air Force Base with U.S. Space Force Personnel Director, Col. David L. Stanfield, to explain U.S. Space Force structure and how reorganization will impact
March 23, 2020
30th SCS ensures readiness, one computer at a time

As Vandenberg Air Force Base implements additional health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as maintaining social distancing practices, many base personnel have been directed to work from home.
March 23, 2020
Taking care of our Airmen and families amid COVID-19

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., carries out a vital national security mission and that mission does not end when faced with a pandemic, like COVID-19. Essential personnel are working hard to accomplish the mission, and the 30th Force Support Squadron’s Child Development Center and Youth Center