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Nov. 21, 2020
SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least
Nov. 16, 2020
CFSCC welcomes new commander, high expectations set for combined space operations

Just over a year after its activation, the Combined Force Space Component Command welcomed its newest commander in front of a mask-donned gathering of CFSCC staff, community members, partner-nation representatives, and others, during change of command ceremony today at the Combined Space Operations
Nov. 12, 2020
Remembrance Day/Veterans Day Ceremony at Pine Grove Cemetery

Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command, gives a key note address to a crowd of about 50 people during a Remembrance Day/Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov 11, 2020, at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Orcutt, Calif. The annual event was hosted by American Legion Post 534.
Nov. 5, 2020
Japan’s Consul General of Los Angeles visits Vandenberg

Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Combined Force Space Component (CFSCC) commander met with the Honorable Akira Muto, the consul general of Japan in Los Angeles, and Japan Air Self Defense Force Lt. Col. Takuro Kubota, Multinational Space Collaboration Cell, U.S. Space Command Plans and Policy Directorate, on
Nov. 5, 2020
CFSCC commander visits Cal Poly CubeSat Lab, lauds first space research and development agreement

The Combined Force Space Component Command commander Maj. Gen. John Shaw paid a visit to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Monday, to meet with faculty and students involved in space operations research programs. This was Shaw’s first visit to the campus since the
Nov. 3, 2020
Finnish Delegation Visits Vandenberg AFB

The Finnish Air Force Delegation toured Vandenberg AFB on Oct. 30, 2020, where they learned more about the missions of the Combined Force Space Component Command and 18th Space Control Squadron. U.S. Space Command, through the CFSCC, is committed to working with international partners, like Finland,
Oct. 29, 2020
Mother-daughter share MMIII test launch experience, decades apart

In the early morning of June 8, 1994, a then-1st Lt. Linda Tonnies, 740th Missile Squadron operator, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, turned the launch key and launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM for Glory Trip 155 at Vandenberg AFB, California. Little did she know that 26 years later, her
Oct. 28, 2020
Gen. Brown makes first visit to VAFB as CSAF

After recently taking over his new position, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., made his first visit to Vandenberg Air Force Base Oct. 26-28, 2020.
Oct. 27, 2020
CFSCC civilian honored for selfless actions

A civilian assigned to the Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) was recognized Oct. 21 for his heroic efforts administering aid to a severely injured person. The recognition ceremony took place at the Santa Barbara County Sherriff’s Office in Goleta, Calif. Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Edgardo
Oct. 21, 2020
USSPACECOM CSEL Stalker visits VAFB

Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Stalker, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader, attends a group fitness session with members assigned to the Combined Forces Space Component Command Oct. 15, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Stalker participated in multiple exercises that supports