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Aug. 3, 2021
CFSCC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Headquarters and Space Operations Center Building

The Combined Force Space Component Command hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of its new headquarters building on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021. Following a presentation of a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by Wendy Motta, a representative for Congressman
July 20, 2021
History within the Mural

The city of Lompoc is gaining a new mural located at the intersection of West Ocean Blvd. and North I Street to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Landsat.“I didn’t expect to get this,” said Thompson. "I had never done something like this before. I’ve done huge murals and huge projects, but something
Feb. 28, 2021
SEASONAL BEACH RESTRICTIONS BEGIN MARCH 1

Seasonal restrictions will be in place for Surf, Wall and Minuteman beaches beginning Monday, March 1, as part of the annual program to protect the Western Snowy Plover and its nesting habitat.
Sept. 22, 2020
VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

1st Lt. Charles “Charlie” Dever, local Goleta resident and WWII veteran, turned the seasoned age of 105 on Sunday. It began with an email to Vandenberg AFB from Dever’s daughter, Kathy. When the 30th Space Wing leadership learned that local WWII veteran was turning 105 years old, they went “all-in”
April 23, 2020
VAFB delivery supports FCI Lompoc interagency partnership

The 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 30th Civil Engineering Squadron loaded cots and tents to support the Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc. The supplies were requested by the FCI Lompoc to enable their staff to increase inmate physical separation during COVID-19. The loan of
July 1, 2019
67th Annual Lompoc Flower Festival

Members of Lompoc participate in the 2019 Lompoc Flower Festival Parade June 29, 2019, in Lompoc, Calif. The Annual Flower Festival celebrated the home-town heritage of Lompoc with floats, marching bands, drill teams and representation from other local organizations.