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Feb. 15, 2025
SLD 30 to Host Mission Overview for NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope

Space Launch Delta 30 will host a mission overview for NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) space telescope. When: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Where: The Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Feb. 1, 2025
VSFB enables 5th launch of 2025

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket emerges from clouds after launching from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 3:02 p.m. Feb. 1 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Following a record-breaking year in 2024, during which 51 rockets and missiles were launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Guardians and Airmen
Nov. 21, 2024
30th MDG: Breaking barriers; leading from the heart

Serving at the heart of Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, a new chapter in leadership has begun. Joi B. Dozier, who hails from Battle Creek, MI, earned the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, Aug. 1.
Nov. 6, 2024
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 and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with three-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) Nov. 5, 2024, at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force
Sept. 13, 2024
Vandenberg Tech Expo

The Tech Expo informed service members of the technological solutions their companies offer as they built trust between current partnerships.
July 30, 2024
DOMOIC ACID POISONING IN SEA LIONS SEEN AT VSFB BEACHES

The environmental team at VSFB has reported a significant uptick in California sea lion strandings at Surf Beach and other nearby beaches, both on and off base. The team has been actively monitoring the situation since the first sighting on July 19, and signs point to domoic acid poisoning as the
June 4, 2024
UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES 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 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, June 4, at 12:56 a.m. PT.The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security,
March 25, 2024
VSFB squadron selected as a finalist in Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award

Space Launch Delta 30’s 30th Force Support Squadron has been selected as one of two finalists to compete for the prestigious Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award for best small installation FSS. As a finalist, Vandenberg welcomed evaluators from Air Force Manpower, Personnel & Services for a site visit
Feb. 26, 2024
Vandenberg to conduct semi-annual active shooter exercise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERELEASE NO. 02262024-01Feb. 26, 2024VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Space Launch Delta 30 will conduct a routine semi-annual active-shooter base exercise Feb. 27.This exercise will focus on the installation’s ability to respond to and neutralize the threat. The exercise
Feb. 5, 2024
USSF CSO Visits Vandenberg

Chief of Space Operations U.S. Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman visited Vandenberg Space Force Base and answered questions from Vandenberg Guardians, centered on topics including U.S. Space Force integration and evolution, amplifying the guardian spirit, and family challenges while in the military.