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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.
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