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June 5, 2024
Vandenberg's AAFES Month of the Military Child Aurora World Sweepstakes Winner

On June 4, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Jewell, Space Launch Delta vice commander and Urvi Archarya, Vandenberg Space Force Base Exchange general manager presented U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Donn Eddy from the 18th Space Defense Squadron a gift card for being recently selected as one of four
April 26, 2024
The Inaugural Mayors and City Manager's Forum at Vandenberg

On April 23, U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander hosted mayors and city managers from Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton and Arroyo Grande for the inaugural Mayors and City Manager's Forum. The regional leaders opened lines of communication to share information
April 11, 2024
Vandenberg's First Patching Ceremony

On April 11, U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, Col. Jim Horne, the Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) spacecraft mission director and senior materiel leader for the Space System Command’s Launch Execution Delta, and Col. Bryan Titus, SLD 30 vice
Sept. 23, 2023
30th LRS Transportation Dispatcher Drives Excellence in Support of Space Force Mission

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. - In the vast expanse of Vandenberg Space Force Base, where the missions of space exploration and defense converge, one Airman stands out as the heartbeat of the ground transportation unit. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devreountre Buchanan, a ground transportation
July 17, 2023
Space Launch Delta 30 Change of Command

The Vandenberg Space Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the Space Launch Delta 30 change of command ceremony on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 13, 2023. U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long relinquished command to U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker. U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen.
March 15, 2023
Annual State of Vandenberg Address Focuses on Accomplishments and Future Plans

Vandenberg Space Force Base had its busiest 12 months in 26 years. This is one of the many updates Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, shared March 15, 2023, during a State of Vandenberg Space Force Base luncheon at the Pacific Coast Club, organized by the Santa Maria Valley and
Oct. 18, 2022
30th Medical Group open house demonstrates their “Pathway To Trusted Care” initiative

The Vandenberg Space Force Base 30th Medical Group piloted a new initiative to provide Team Vandenberg beneficiaries a ‘behind the scenes’ look into their daily operations on Sept. 28, 2022.
Oct. 12, 2022
Gen. Raymond Visits the Hawk's Cove

U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, coins Mrs. Emily Dreiling, director of Diversity and Inclusion, at the Hawk’s Cove at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022. Raymond visited the Hawk’s Cove for the first time since it was created, where it is first
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.