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April 11, 2024
USSF-62 Mission Launches From Vandenberg

A U.S Space Force mission, carrying the first Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) satellite, launches aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 11, 2024, at 7:24 a.m. PDT. The WSF-M represents the next-generation
Feb. 27, 2023
From Air to Space, Captain Victoria Ponder Blazes a Path

U.S. Space Force Capt. Victoria Ponder is blazing that path and lighting it up for young women of color to pursue careers in air and space. In honor of Black History Month, she shared highlights from her military journey and the impact her career has had on raising her two daughters.
Feb. 23, 2023
Space Launch Delta 30's Annual Awards Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, poses for a photo with Ms. Sylvia King, chair, Military Affairs Committee Lompoc during the Space Launch Delta 30 Annual Awards ceremony at the Pacific Coast Club on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023. Airmen,
Dec. 16, 2022
NASA SWOT PAYLOAD LAUNCHED FROM VANDENBERG

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Team Vandenberg launched an international mission led by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9
Oct. 3, 2022
Readiness and Housing

Vandenberg Space Force Base is one of 28 areas selected by the Department of Defense for a temporary increase in Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) starting October 2022. Vandenberg qualified for this raise because the average housing costs in the area have increased more than 20% over the current
Oct. 1, 2022
FIREFLY SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES ALPHA FLIGHT 002 “TO THE BLACK”

Team Vandenberg launched multiple satellites to low Earth orbit aboard Firefly’s Alpha vehicle from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-2, Oct. 1, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
Sept. 24, 2022
VANDENBERG'S FINAL DELTA IV HEAVY LAUNCHED TODAY

Team Vandenberg launched a National Reconnaissance Office mission (NROL-91) aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket from Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex-6 Saturday, Sept. 24, at 3:25 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
Sept. 16, 2022
Booming and Competitive: Vandenberg hosts 2nd Annual Assured Access to Space Industry Days Forum

On September 15 and 16, Vandenberg Space Force Base held the second annual Assured Access to Space (AATS) Industry Days Forum where senior military leaders, intelligence officials, government leaders, academia, and launch service and solution providers gathered in-person and virtually to discuss
Sept. 15, 2022
9/11 2022 Remembrance Ceremony

Personnel gathered for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Sept. 11, 2022. The ceremony was in remembrance of the and honor of the 343 firefighters, first responders and victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, United Airlines Flight 93 and our
Sept. 7, 2022
UNARMED MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG

An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballisticmissile launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 1:13 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time.