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May 8, 2020
The space mission continues during COVID-19; USSF leaders visit VAFB

Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, USSF Senior Enlisted Advisor and USSPACECOM senior enlisted leader, visited different units across Vandenberg Air Force Base, May 6, 2020, to observe how the
April 23, 2020
VAFB delivery supports FCI Lompoc interagency partnership

The 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron loaded cots and tents to support the Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc. The supplies were requested by the FCI Lompoc to enable their staff to increase inmate physical separation during COVID-19. The loan of
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 can’t stop Lab Week

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, also known as Lab Week, is observed annually to promote awareness and show appreciation to medical laboratory professionals and pathologists for the work they do to assist patients.
April 17, 2020
Flying despite COVID-19; BMT Airmen arrive at VAFB

Airmen from Basic Military Training stand in formation on the flightline after getting off a C-17 April 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Typically, members leaving BMT from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, travel on commercial aircraft to get to their technical school locations.
April 10, 2020
RocketShip delivers Delta IV Heavy boosters at VAFB

A United Launch Alliance barge, carrying Delta IV Heavy booster cores, second stage and payload faring, docked and delivered the rocket body parts April 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
April 8, 2020
Cal Guard Space Operators support COVID-19 food bank mission

When Staff Sgt. Brandon Tinges became a space operator for the California Air National Guard’s 216th Space Control Squadron, cabbages were the furthest thing from his mind.
April 6, 2020
VAFB Space Cowboys remain mission ready

The 2nd Space Launch Squadron is home to the Space Force’s only hands-on space lift mission in support of the Minotaur launch vehicle. The Airmen who support this vital mission have been dubbed ‘Space Cowboys.’
April 2, 2020
Money Hawks maintain the money mission

While COVID-19 has halted many operations across the world, the mission at Vandenberg Air Force Base has not stopped.
March 27, 2020
Space Force Roadshow visits Vandenberg AFB

Commander, Space Operations Command, Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, and Command Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna, addressed members of Vandenberg Air Force Base with U.S. Space Force Personnel Director, Col. David L. Stanfield, to explain U.S. Space Force structure and how reorganization will impact
March 23, 2020
Taking care of our Airmen and families amid COVID-19

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., carries out a vital national security mission and that mission does not end when faced with a pandemic, like COVID-19. Essential personnel are working hard to accomplish the mission, and the 30th Force Support Squadron’s Child Development Center and Youth Center