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  • Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 21st

    U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Senior Airman Cristian Hacker, right, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space

  • Vandenberg Announces New Strategic Plan

    U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, has unveiled a new strategic plan outlining priorities for 2026 and beyond, as the installation prepares for continued growth in space launch, test operations and national security missions.

  • SLD 30 3rd and 4th Quarter Awards

    Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo after receiving awards at the 3rd and 4th quarter award ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026. The award ceremony recognized the work ethic and excellence of individuals and teams within the Delta.

  • Vandenberg Environmental Team Conducts Western Snowy Plover Winter Survey

    Vandenberg Environmental Team conducts Western Snowy Plover winter survey conducted at Surf Beach at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025. Vandenberg’s environmental conservation efforts are maintained by a team of 40 civilians and contractors — the largest environmental team in the

  • Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

    As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission.

  • Vandenberg Celebrates New USSF Senior Master Sergeants

    Vandenberg Celebrates New USSF Senior Master Sergeants at the Senior Master Sergeant release party held on Jan. 9, 2025. This year, the Space Force has selected 37 master sergeant Guardians for promotion to senior master sergeant, 2 of which are from Vandenberg SFB.

  • Space Launch Delta 30 Issues RFI for Space Launch Development at SLC-14

    Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) has announced a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit interest from United States Launch Service Providers engaged in space transportation services. This initiative aims to develop heavy or super-heavy vertical space launch