News

July 11, 2019
Vice President Pence visits VAFB

Vice President Mike Pence and Mrs. Karen Pence met with base leadership, Airmen and their families during a visit July 10, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
July 9, 2019
Col. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander Farewell

Prior to the 30th Space Wing change of command ceremony, scheduled for July 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Hough reflects on the past 2 years. Serving as the base commander since July 2017, Hough oversaw countless changes and improvements across the installation. With the help of
July 9, 2019
General Raymond highlights joint warfighting, space integration during visit to Vandenberg AFB

Gen. Jay Raymond, the commander of Air Force Space Command and the Joint Force Space Component Command, hosted an all-call on July 2, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the all-call, Raymond discussed many key aspects regarding space superiority and urged for further adoption of the
July 1, 2019
67th Annual Lompoc Flower Festival

Members of Lompoc participate in the 2019 Lompoc Flower Festival Parade June 29, 2019, in Lompoc, Calif. The Annual Flower Festival celebrated the home-town heritage of Lompoc with floats, marching bands, drill teams and representation from other local organizations.
June 21, 2019
VAFB commemorates MWD Cajun

Service members gathered during MWD Cajuns’ funeral June 18, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During his four year career, Cajun supported details for the Bishop of Rome, President Barack Obama, and President Donald Trump.
June 21, 2019
Flying Tiger Accounted For From World War II

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Toney W. Gochnauer, 24, of Amarillo, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for on May 13, 2019.On Jan. 25, 1944, Gochnauer was a member of 425th Bombardment Squadron, 308th Heavy Bombardment Group,
June 20, 2019
Air Force Medical Service transformation hits Vandenberg

The 30th Medical Group started internal reorganization as of June 1, 2019, to begin shifting its internal structure to maximize its ability to provide medically ready forces at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. These new changes came at the implementation at the passage of the National Defense
June 14, 2019
VAFB celebrates the Army’s 244th Birthday

Members of Vandenberg Air Force Base gather to celebrate the Army’s Birthday June 14, 2019, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
June 13, 2019
Wildland fire at Vandenberg Air Force Base

June 14, 2019 Updates:(4:29 p.m. PT)Fire crews reached 100 percent containment of the Rancho Fire at 3:11 p.m., and all assets have been released.Chief Mark Smith, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron battalion chief, took over as the incident commander in the early morning hours June 14, 2019.“Our
June 13, 2019
Civil Air Patrol re-integrates with VAFB

For Civil Air Patrol Squadron 101 members and cadets, CAP is more than just a program; it is an opportunity to grow, learn and serve those around you.