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  • Governor’s Military Council visits Vandenberg

    Members of the Governor’s Military Council and 30th Space Wing leadership gather during a tour at the new Combined Force Space Competent Command headquarters building, March 10, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

  • Seasonal beach restrictions begin March 1

    Seasonal restrictions will be in place for Surf, Wall and Minuteman beaches beginning Sunday, March 1, as part of the annual program to protect the Western Snowy Plover and its nesting habitat. Under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Biological Opinion requires the

  • Vandenberg all call addresses future of space

    Members from the 30th SW gathered to listen as Mastalir and Hogan discussed information about the United States Space Force and what that means for the installation and members assigned. They also addressed upcoming improvements and upgrades across the base to include facilities, equipment and

  • On the "Brink" of resiliency

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley speaks during a Resiliency Tactical Pause Feb. 7, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

  • German Delegation Visits Vandenberg, Discusses Future Space Cooperation

    German Air Force Lt. Gen. Klaus Habersetzer, Commander, Air Operations Command, German Federal Intelligence Service Maj. Gen. Werner Sczesny, Vice-President for Military Affairs, and German Air Force Brig. Gen. Burkhard Pototzky, Director for Space Operations, visited space operators and facilities

  • Minuteman III launches from Vandenberg

    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched during a developmental test Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time from North Vandenberg. This Minuteman III launch, conducted by Air Force Global Strike Command, was made possible by Vandenberg’s extensive range support.

  • Public Health; ensuring deployment readiness

    The 30th Medical Group Public Health Office at Vandenberg Air Force Base knows the importance of mission and deployment readiness all too well and has continued to ensure members are ready at a moment’s notice.

  • VAFB annual honorary commanders breakfast

    Leadership from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. and community members gather for an annual honorary commanders breakfast Jan. 24, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB. The honorary commanders program provides community and business leaders the chance to be involved with units across base for two years and