News

March 2, 2023
Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno Visits Vandenberg

Recently, Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno, U.S. Space Force Headquarters director of staff, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Armagno has over 34 years of operational experience as a career space operator. Also, she is the only person to have commanded both the 30th Space Wing and the 45th Space
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,
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. 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.
Aug. 22, 2022
Vandenberg Celebrates Space Systems Command's 1st Birthday

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, poses for a photo with U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Heath Jennings, right, Space Launch Delta 30 Senior Enlisted Leader, at the Breakers Dining Facility on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022. Space
Aug. 18, 2022
The Sun Sets on Vandenberg’s MWH Program

In 1996, Vandenberg gained a new unit of four-legged defenders from Howard Airbase in Panama, due to the downsizing and eventual closure of the installation in 1999. Thus the military working horse program on Vandenberg was established. As a part of the conservation law enforcement section within
July 21, 2022
Ronald B. Cortopassi: A Legacy of Dedication to Space Support

The passion and spirit of a leader is not determined by their words, but it’s measured by their determination to serve others with their actions. For Ronald B. Cortopassi, his desire to serve those on team Vandenberg has led him to hold one of the highest positions a civilian can attain, Executive
July 20, 2022
One Door Closes, Another Opens: Chief Master Sgt. Heath Jennings Steps Into New Leadership Role

As the old adage goes, “One door closes, another opens,” this too can be said for leadership positions held on military installations, where a person will occupy that spot for two or so years. With the sunset of the Command Chief position on Space Force bases, two new positions will take its place.