30th Medical Group upgrades biological diagnostic system

The 30th Medical Group has advanced their testing capability for biological agents at Vandenberg Air Force Base with a new diagnostic system. The new capability lies with Vandenberg’s acquisition of the Next Generation Diagnostic System in August 2018. The NGDS will be phasing out the Joint

Secretary of Commerce, Space Leaders discuss Space Situational Awareness

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross met with service members from the 18th Space Control Squadron, 30th Space Wing, Combined Space Operations Center, Joint Force Space Component Command and U.S. Strategic Command to discuss Space Situational Awareness capabilities and space operations during a

30th Space Wing Combat Dining-In

Falcon 9 SAOCOM 1A launch delayed

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SAOCOM 1A satellite from Space Launch Complex-4, is delayed to complete pre-flight vehicle checkouts; the rocket and payload are healthy. The launch is rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7, at 7:21 p.m. PDT. SpaceX is attempting the secondary mission of landing the

Vandenberg Opens All Beaches Tuesday

Surf, Wall and Minuteman beaches will open Tuesday, Sept. 25, to beachgoers.Beach restrictions are enforced annually on all three beaches normally through Sept. 30 to protect the Western Snowy Plover, however all Plover chicks have fledged effective Sept. 18, so per the Biological Opinion and with

Vandenberg hosts American Congressional Exchange visit

Japanese Minister for Space Policy visits Vandenberg

Vandenberg supports California firefighting efforts

  Vandenberg’s fire department supports upper California’s wildfire season Aug. 17, 2018 in Carr, California.A fire broke loose July 26th, 2018 near Redding in Carr, California. Vandenberg Fire Department sent a total of 12 firemen to create dispatch teams and subdue the fire.“Our main mission while

14th Air Force Commander’s Conference 2018

Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting, 14th Air Force commander, hosted a commander’s conference to discuss the significance of recent successes, ongoing challenges and the future of Air Force space operations May 9 - 11, 2018.Commanders and command chiefs from the 21st Space Wing, 30th Space Wing, 45th Space

Vandenberg to hold Passport Fair

The Airman & Family Readiness Center will be hosting a Passport Fair event, here, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This annual event is supported by agents from the Los Angeles Passport Agency to receive applications for first time passports or renewals, and also answer any questions about the