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May 21, 2025
Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle May 21 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
May 21, 2025
MMIII GT-253 Launches from Vandenberg

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, May 21, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate that the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective in leveraging dominance in an era
May 21, 2025
Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force’s Safe, Effective Deterrent

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, May 21, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate that the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective in leveraging dominance in an era
May 16, 2025
2025 National Police Week

Defenders from the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in an assortment of events during National Police Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Held each May, Police Week brings together Airmen, families, and community members at installations around the world to honor fallen law
May 16, 2025
Vandenberg Innovation Day

The Vandenberg Crucible Innovation Lab held an innovation day and featured several base agencies to showcase their innovative technologies including the Supra Coder program, SAT-CHASERS, and the 30th SFS MAR+ program.
May 16, 2025
U.S. Space Forces - Korea Commander and Republic of Korea Members Visit VSFB

U.S. Space Force Col. John “JP” Patrick, U.S. Space Forces - Korea commander, and members of the Republic of Korea pose for a group photo outside of Space Launch Delta 30 headquarters at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2025. This visit highlighted VSFB’s ongoing collaboration, shared
May 16, 2025
Unarmed Minuteman III Test Launch to Showcase Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent

An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled between 12:01 to 5:01 a.m. Pacific Time, May 21, from north Vandenberg.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear
May 15, 2025
VSFB Pioneers Research on Ascent Sonic Booms

Vandenberg Space Force Base stands as a vital hub where Guardians and Airmen oversee launches that safeguard U.S. interests and uphold America’s edge in the space domain. Each mission highlights American innovation, fortifies resilience, and increases security for the nation and its allies.As space
May 15, 2025
Honoring our Veterans: Welcoming our Heroes Home at Santa Maria Airport

WWII, Korea and Vietnam war veterans of the California Central Coast Coastal Honor Flight are cheered on by attendees as they arrive at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, Calif., May 14, 2025. Over 1,000 attendees showed up to support the event including family members, friends, military
May 13, 2025
Leading with Character: Master Sgt. Joseph Groce’s Approach to People-Centered Leadership

With 19 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Master Sgt. Joseph Groce, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron senior enlisted leader, who was recently selected for the rank of Senior Master Sgt., has built a leadership philosophy rooted in selflessness, empathy, and building genuine connections with