Vandenberg Space Force Base

Artist’s rendering of WGS-11+ — Photos

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

Gen. Brown makes first visit to VAFB as CSAF

U.S Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Jr. visits the 576th Flight Test SuadronMissile Processing Facility Oct. 27, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. As one of two U.S. Space Force operational ranges, the base-unique units are critical to the nation’s security, economic prosperity and scientific knowledge. Spacelift operations at the West Coast launch base provide services, facilities and range safety control for the conduct of Department of Defense, NASA and commercial space launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Details Download

Gen. Brown makes first visit to VAFB as CSAF

U.S Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Jr. visits the 576th Flight Test SuadronMissile Processing Facility Oct. 27, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. As one of two U.S. Space Force operational ranges, the base-unique units are critical to the nation’s security, economic prosperity and scientific knowledge. Spacelift operations at the West Coast launch base provide services, facilities and range safety control for the conduct of Department of Defense, NASA and commercial space launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Details Download

Gen. Brown makes first visit to VAFB as CSAF

U.S Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Jr. visits the 576th Flight Test SuadronMissile Processing Facility Oct. 27, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. As one of two U.S. Space Force operational ranges, the base-unique units are critical to the nation’s security, economic prosperity and scientific knowledge. Spacelift operations at the West Coast launch base provide services, facilities and range safety control for the conduct of Department of Defense, NASA and commercial space launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Details Download

VAFB honors fallen EOD member, SrA Johnson

A wreath sits at the memorial of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson to honor his life on the 10th anniversary of his passing, during a wreath laying ceremony Oct. 4, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Johnson was a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airman who was killed on duty during a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Locating Bravo in 2010. Johnson is survived by his wife, mother, father and brothers. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Details Download

VAFB honors fallen EOD member, SrA Johnson

30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen and family members lay a wreath during the 10 year anniversary wreath laying ceremony honoring the life of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson Oct. 4, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Johnson was killed on duty during a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Locating Bravo in 2010. Operating from Combat Outpost Belanday, he cleared lines of communication, enabled freedom of maneuver and ensured coalition and local national safety. He was single-handedly responsible for saving the life of an Afghan National Army Soldier, who injured by a concealed booby-trap. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Details Download

VAFB honors fallen EOD member, SrA Johnson

30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen and family members lay a wreath during the 10 year anniversary wreath laying ceremony honoring the life of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson Oct. 4, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Johnson was killed on duty during a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Locating Bravo in 2010. While deployed, he was single-handedly responsible for saving the life of an Afghan National Army Soldier, who was injured by a concealed booby-trap. To honor Johnson, Vandenberg AFB has named a road and dedicated a monument for him at the base entrance. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Details Download

VAFB honors fallen EOD member, SrA Johnson

Capt. Douglas Dixon, 30th Space Wing Chaplain, gives the invocation during the 10 year anniversary wreath laying ceremony, honoring the life of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson Oct. 4, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Johnson was a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airman assigned to Vandenberg AFB who was killed on duty during a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Locating Bravo in 2010. Johnson is survived by his wife, mother, father and brothers. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Details Download

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 sustaining ready warfighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sergeant Latonya Kim)

Details Download

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 sustaining ready warfighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sergeant Latonya Kim)

Details Download

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 sustaining ready warfighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sergeant Latonya Kim)

Details Download

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 sustaining ready warfighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sergeant Latonya Kim)

Details Download

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 sustaining ready warfighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sergeant Latonya Kim)

Details Download

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 sustaining ready warfighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sergeant Latonya Kim)

Details Download

VAFB welcomes FGO USSF inductees

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, speaks during the United States Space Force Field Grade Officer Induction Ceremony Oct. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This ceremony marked yet another significant milestone in the development of the USSF, since its creation on Dec. 20, 2019, officially commissioning the newest FGOs into the Space Force. Many Air Force personnel in space-related career fields have been transferring into the USSF to become Space Force service members since Sept. 1, 2020. However, this is the first ceremony at Vandenberg AFB where FGOs officially transitioned to the new branch of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

Details Download

VAFB welcomes FGO USSF inductees

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, administers the Oath of Office to new Space Force Field Grade Officers during the United States Space Force FGO Induction Ceremony Oct. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the ceremony, the FGOs chanted “Semper Supra,” the motto for the USSF, which means always above. This symbolizes the connection to the start and to the land and space based systems that the USSF members operate and depend on. They also stood in the Delta formation to symbolize change and innovation as they transitioned into the newest branch of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

Details Download

VAFB welcomes FGO USSF inductees

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, administers the Oath of Office to new Space Force Field Grade Officers during the United States Space Force FGO Induction Ceremony Oct. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the ceremony, the FGOs chanted “Semper Supra,” the motto for the USSF, which means always above. This symbolizes the connection to the start and to the land and space based systems that the USSF members operate and depend on. They also stood in the Delta formation to symbolize change and innovation as they transitioned into the newest branch of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

Details Download

VAFB welcomes FGO USSF inductees

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, speaks during the United States Space Force Field Grade Officer Induction Ceremony Oct. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This ceremony marked yet another significant milestone in the development of the USSF, since its creation on Dec. 20, 2019, officially commissioning the newest FGOs into the Space Force. Many Air Force personnel in space-related career fields have been transferring into the USSF to become Space Force service members since Sept. 1, 2020. However, this is the first ceremony at Vandenberg AFB where FGOs officially transitioned to the new branch of service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

Details Download

VAFB welcomes FGO USSF inductees

Field Grade Officers assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base prepare to commission into the United States Space Force prior to the USSF FGO Induction Ceremony Oct. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. The induction ceremony followed the time-honored military tradition as the officers affirmed their commitment to the armed services taking the Oath of Office. The oath reminds members of the pledge that men and women service members made to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

Details Download

VAFB welcomes FGO USSF inductees

Field Grade Officers assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base prepare to commission into the United States Space Force prior to the USSF FGO Induction Ceremony Oct. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. The induction ceremony followed the time-honored military tradition as the officers affirmed their commitment to the armed services taking the Oath of Office. The oath reminds members of the pledge that men and women service members made to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

Details Download

Be ready this flu season; get your shot

An annual flu shot is administered to a service member at the 30th Medical Group, Sept. 25, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. Additionally, it’s imperative for installation members to receive their annual flu shot to keep their Individual Medical Records are up-to-date, ensuring base-wide readiness. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

Details Download