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Jan. 19, 2023
Col. Titus Speaks at the Military Order of World Wars Luncheon

U.S. Space Force Col. Bryan Titus speaks with members of the Military Order of World Wars at the Elks Lodge in Goleta, Calif., January 18, 2022. As a guest speaker, Col. Titus spoke to the MOWW about his career in the Air Force and subsequent transfer into the Space Force. He also discussed
Dec. 19, 2022
Armed Forces Luncheon at the American Legion

Lt. Col. Joshua Killian, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, speaks to the Veterans, Airmen and Guardians in attendance at the Armed Forces luncheon Dec. 17, 2022 at Guadalupe, Calif. The city name honors Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is the Catholic title given to the Virgin Mary.
Dec. 17, 2022
The Red Cross Memorandum of Understanding Signing

Col. Brent Cunningham, 30th Medical Group commander, met with Tony Briggs, American Red Cross regional chief executive officer, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, Dec. 16, 2022 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding will bridge the gap between
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
Aug. 27, 2022
Vandenberg’s Hidden Treasures

In 2017, the Vandenberg Spouses’ Club created “Cinderella’s Closet”, a place where Airmen, Guardians, military spouses and family members can borrow formal wear and accessories for elegant evening occasions.
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.
July 7, 2022
MINOTAUR II+ EXPLODES SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF

A Minotaur II+ rocket exploded approximately 11 seconds after launching from Test Pad-01 at 11:01 p.m. PDT Wednesday.
July 6, 2022
2ROPS Industry Partners Day

The 2nd Range Operations Squadron recently coordinated a “Range Team Industry Day” at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 23, 2022.
June 23, 2022
Airman and Santa Maria Local Saves a Life

A routine ride home took an unexpected turn when a driver on the highway saw a crashed motorcycle and unconscious man on the side of the road.Airman 1st Class Cinthia Cortes, 30th Medical Group aerospace medical technician and her sister-in-law encountered and helped an injured motorcyclist while
June 21, 2022
Vandenberg’s South Base Re-energizes with the Activation of Substation N

After almost six years of rebuilding, on June 2, 2022, south loop two came back to life. Electricians and power grid engineers, and contractors worked hand-in-hand to route power to substation N, from substation K, which was primarily used to keep south base powered while repairs to the