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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. 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
Sept. 24, 2020
18 SPCS now predicts debris-on-debris collisions in space, enhancing Space Domain Awareness for all

For the first time, the Combined Force Space Component Command’s 18th Space Control Squadron began publically sharing data for debris-on-debris conjunction predictions via www.Space-Track.org, Sept. 24. Previously, the 18 SPCS only released debris-on-active satellite conjunction prediction data
Sept. 2, 2020
VAFB launches into a new era, welcoming USSF inductees

On Sept. 1, 2020, at the Base Flag Pole in front of the Headquarters’ Building, 21 officers and enlisted members at Vandenberg Air Force Base joined the United States Space Force during the ceremonial induction tradition. The ceremony followed the time-honored military tradition as the officer and
Aug. 3, 2020
Multinational Space Operators Support Successful Return of DM-2

Multinational military space operators from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States provided mission essential human space flight support, and emergency recovery support options, for the safe return of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s
July 24, 2020
CSpOC and 614th AOC Change of Command, Space Delta 5 Activation

Air Force Col. Monique C. DeLauter took command of the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) and 614th Air Operations Center (AOC) from Col. Scott D. Brodeur during a change of command, inactivation, and activation recognition event at the CSpoC High Bay, July 24. Air Force Maj. Gen. John E.
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 13, 2020
U.S. Space Command deputy commander visits Vandenberg AFB

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Dickinson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command (left), U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command and Space Operations Command (second from left), and U.S. Air Force CMSgt John Bentivegna, Senior Enlisted Leader, CFSCC, and Command