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Sept. 8, 2023
Vandenberg Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Honda Point Shipwreck Tragedy

On Sept. 8, 2023, the base commemorated the 100-year anniversary of the tragic Honda Point disaster. This devastating incident unfolded off the base's coastline where seven U.S. Navy destroyers ran aground at Honda Point, resulting in the tragic loss of 23 sailors' lives.
Aug. 31, 2023
30th Medical Group Conducts New Training Program: MEDIC-X

U.S. Air Force Capt. Steven Ryan, 30th Medical Group associate administrator, group practice manager and readiness flight commander, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandria Muse, 30th Medical Group public health technician, practice patient care during MEDIC-X training at Vandenberg Space
Aug. 31, 2023
Col. Mark Shoemaker’s Debut All Call: Launching SLD 30 into the Future

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses the crowd during his first all call Aug. 21, 2023, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Shoemaker took command in July and during the all call he shared his roadmap for success, key priorities and emphasized the motto
June 27, 2023
576th Flight Test Squadron Hosts Animal Shelter Donation Event

Last week, the 576th Flight Test Squadron located on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., hosted a donation event that brought in over 300 pounds of pet food and supplies June 15, 2023. All donations were given to animal shelters far and wide across the Santa Barbara County for our furry friends to
April 14, 2023
COLAF Gen. Córdoba Visits Vandenberg

Mr. Tom Stevens (left), Space Launch Delta 30 executive director, presents a coin to Colombian Air Force Gen. Luis C. Córdoba (right), Colombian Air Force commander, during a visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 10, 2023. Gen. Córdoba Gen. Córdoba led a delegation of industry and
April 2, 2023
The Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Mission Launches From Vandenberg Space Force Base

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 7:29 a.m. on April 2, 2023.This was the SDA’s first dedicated launch. It was also the first launch of the Proliferated Warfighter
March 31, 2023
Vandenberg Hosts the 2023 Department of the Air Force Men’s Soccer Team Trials

The U.S. Air and Space Force strives to keep its members fit, mentally and physically. To do so, the forces created their own sports teams, one of the most popular being. From March 21 to April 3, 2023, the Department of the Air Force Men’s Soccer Team hosted its annual tryouts at Vandenberg Space
March 8, 2023
SLD 30 Honor Guard Presents the Colors at Lompoc Little League Opening Day

The Space Launch Delta 30 Honor Guard presents the colors during the playing of the National Anthem in Lompoc, Calif., March 4, 2023. The base Honor Guard's vision of the is to ensure a legacy of Airmen and Guardians who promote the mission, protect the standards, perfect the image, and preserve the
Jan. 6, 2023
Mrs. Angie Dickinson's Visit to Vandenberg

Angie Dickinson, spouse of U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, United States Space Command commander, is briefed by the 2nd Range Operations Space Force Officers at Vandenberg space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023. The brief and tour of the Western Range Operations Control Center to display
April 5, 2022
DOCA Briefings 2022

Members of Vandenberg from CFSCC, 576 FLTS and Delta 1 gave their mission briefs to Defense Orientation Conference Association members from all across the nation March 29, 2022. DOCA is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing education in defense and national security affairs.