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Feb. 25, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 25th

Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 25th.
Feb. 23, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Wildlife Education Field Trip For Elementary Students

Vandenberg hosts wildlife education field trip for elementary students in Lompoc, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026. The field trip was sponsored by Vandenberg Space Force Base and SpaceX and coordinated by biologists at the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands to further educate the public
Feb. 6, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Annual Gala

Vandenberg hosts annual gala at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 31, 2026.
Feb. 4, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 4th

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Specialist 4 Ricardo Vargas-Guevara, right, 630th Cyberspace Squadron cyber defense operator, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force
Jan. 30, 2026
Vandenberg Range Operations Squadron Supports Starlink Launch

The Western Range Operations Control Center (WROCC) countdown clock ticks down before the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission, from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026.
Jan. 29, 2026
Starlink 17-19 Mission Aboard Falcon 9 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026. This mission marked the sixth launch of 2026 from the Vandenberg spaceport and test range
Jan. 28, 2026
Vandenberg Continues Dune Restoration Project

Vandenberg’s 30th Civil Engineer Squadron works on dune treatment during the dune restoration project at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026.
Jan. 25, 2026
Vandenberg Supports Launch of Starlink 17-20 Mission

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-20 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 25, 2026. The Starlink 17-20 mission marked the fifth launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2026.
Jan. 23, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 21st

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Senior Airman Cristian Hacker, right, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space
Jan. 22, 2026
SLD 30 3rd and 4th Quarter Awards

Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo after receiving awards at the 3rd and 4th quarter award ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026. The award ceremony recognized the work ethic and excellence of individuals and teams within the Delta.