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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.
Jan. 14, 2026
Vandenberg Environmental Team Conducts Western Snowy Plover Winter Survey

Vandenberg Environmental Team conducts Western Snowy Plover winter survey conducted at Surf Beach at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025. Vandenberg’s environmental conservation efforts are maintained by a team of 40 civilians and contractors — the largest environmental team in the
Jan. 12, 2026
Vandenberg Celebrates New USSF Senior Master Sergeants

Vandenberg Celebrates New USSF Senior Master Sergeants at the Senior Master Sergeant release party held on Jan. 9, 2025. This year, the Space Force has selected 37 master sergeant Guardians for promotion to senior master sergeant, 2 of which are from Vandenberg SFB.
Dec. 29, 2025
Forged on the West Coast: SLD 30 Guardians, Airmen take home third place at 2025 Guardian Arena competition

Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians and Airmen, assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, competed in the third annual Guardian Arena competition at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8-9, 2025. During Guardian Arena, two SLD 30 three-person teams faced off against 35 counterparts from
Dec. 27, 2025
Space Force Officer Leads DAF Women’s Rugby Team to Historic Championship Victory

U.S. Space Force Maj. Adekunbi Adewunmi, stationed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., made history by coaching the Department of the Air Force (DAF) women’s rugby team to their first-ever championship victory at the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and U.S. Department of
Dec. 22, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts Base Tour for San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

Vandenberg Hosts Base Tour for San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. The tour group was introduced to numerous facilities on base including the Space Launch Delta 30 headquarters building, Remote Launch Control Center, Pacific Coast Club, and
Dec. 17, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts the 2025 Holiday Parade

Vandenberg Hosts the 2025 Holiday Parade at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025. Base leadership participate in the parade annually to celebrate the holiday season with the community.
Dec. 3, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts Guardian Nexus Tours at Space Launch Complex's 6 and 8

Vandenberg hosts the Guardian Nexus Tour at Space Launch Complex's 6 and 8, Dec. 3, 2025. The Guardian Nexus Tour is a proactive program for Team V members with the strategy of maintaining coordination within Vandenberg’s operational capacities.
Dec. 3, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Winterfest

Team Vandenberg families group together for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025. At the tree lighting, U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, shared his appreciation with the Vandenberg team for their work
Nov. 27, 2025
VSFB Leadership Welcomes Congressman to Serve Thanksgiving Meals to Guardians and Airmen

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) joins U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, to give thanks for Vandenberg personnel at Breakers Dining Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 27, 2025.