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July 18, 2025
NASA to Host Presentation on TRACERS Satellite Mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base

Vandenberg SFB invites the public to a presentation on NASA’s upcoming TRACERS satellite mission, a groundbreaking initiative designed to deepen scientific understanding of the Sun-Earth connection.The event will take place on Monday, July 21, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Vandenberg Space Force Base
July 17, 2025
Vandenberg SFB Fire Department Prescribed Burns

Vandenberg Space Force Base Fire Department used prescribed fires to conduct training while simultaneously reducing wildland fire fuels including dry shrubs and grasses.
July 15, 2025
30 SFS K9 Handlers Train to Maintain Lethality, Readiness

Military working dogs and their handlers assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron performed a training demonstration at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 11, 2025. Military working dogs and their handlers work hand-in-paw to patrol, detect drugs and explosives, and perform specialized
July 9, 2025
30 OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marcus Boone relinquished command of the 30th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron to U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Estacion, July 8, 2025. U.S. Air Force Col. Joi Dozier presided over the ceremony.
July 9, 2025
Col. James T. Horne III Assumes Command of Space Launch Delta 30

“Team Vandenberg, we are not just imagining the future; we are building it together,” Horne said. “I’m honored to lead this incredible team as we continue to deliver strategic capabilities to orbit, support our mission partners, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure the protection of the
July 8, 2025
SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

During a Space Launch Delta 30 Change of Command ceremony, U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, SLD 30 outgoing commander, was succeeded by U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 incoming commander at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. The presiding officer, U.S. Space
July 3, 2025
Col. Mark Shoemaker's Retirement

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, presents a retirement certificate to U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during Shoemaker’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg
July 2, 2025
Media Advisory: Space Launch Delta 30 to Host Change of Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, July 8

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark A. Shoemaker will pass command of SLD 30, Vandenberg SFB’s host unit, to U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III in a change-of-command ceremony, at the Vandenberg SFB Parade Grounds July 8 at 10 a.m.
July 2, 2025
Vandenberg Trains for Wildfires

Vandenberg’s 30 CES Fire Department executed burns near Watt Road and 13th Street at North Vandenberg, covering a total of 30 acres over the course of 12 days. The intensive two-week exercise gives Vandenberg’s wildland firefighting teams valuable experience fighting live fire scenarios.
July 2, 2025
532nd Training Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Scopa relinquishes command of the 532nd Training Squadron to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Luke Oman, incoming 532nd Training Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 1, 2025. Oman assumed command from U.S. Air Force