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Nov. 14, 2023
2023 Veterans Day at Solvang Veterans Hall

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Jewell, Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander, delivered a heartfelt speech to guests attending the Veterans Day ceremony at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall.
Nov. 3, 2023
U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen Visits Vandenberg

Recently, U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen, Space Launch Delta 45 commander, and Assured Access to Space program executive officer, took a tour of Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.
Nov. 2, 2023
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Colin Connor Visits Vandenberg

On Oct. 30, 2023, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Colin Connor, Air Force Global Strike Command ICBM Modernization director and his official party visited Vandenberg Space Force Base. While on base, they posed for a photo with engineers who are breaking ground on a Sentinel project, which will be
Oct. 31, 2023
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School Students Visit Vandenberg

On Oct. 26, Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School 8th grade students from Guadalupe, Calif., had the opportunity to tour Vandenberg Space Force Base. This is Vandenberg's first event to host while re-building the K-12 STEM Outreach program that fosters an interest in science, technology, engineering,
Oct. 25, 2023
The 2023 Vandenberg Gala

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader, speaks at the Vandenberg Gala at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. The gala brought together
Oct. 18, 2023
Vandenberg Hosts First Purdue Global Extension Office on a Military Base and Welcomes Four Full-Time Schools

The Vandenberg Space Force Base Education Center, operated under the 30th Force Support Squadron, held an open house Oct. 4, 2023, to introduce four schools that are now open and will maintain a full-time presence on base.
Oct. 13, 2023
Vandenberg Welcomes Home a Veterans Honor Flight at Santa Maria Airport

Local military and community members welcomes home Korean and Vietnam War veterans, who returned to the central coast after taking part in an honor flight trip to Washington D.C.
Oct. 3, 2023
2023 POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony

The Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1356, hosts a 24-hour POW/MIA remembrance event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023. Participants covered over 100 miles rucking, walking, and running in honor of our missing brothers and sisters who've yet to return home. (U.S. Space
Sept. 13, 2023
Live Fire Training at Vandenberg

The 30th CES Vandenberg Fire Department performs live fire training at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2023. Live fire training teaches the fire fighters how to safely and effectively fight fires in a controlled setting under supervision.
Sept. 2, 2023
SDA-0B Launches from Vandenberg

A SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket lifts off at 7:25 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 2, 2023. This mission carried the Space Development Agency’s second round of Tranche 0 satellites for its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. It was also Vandenberg’s