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  • Vandenberg Announces New Strategic Plan

    U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, has unveiled a new strategic plan outlining priorities for 2026 and beyond, as the installation prepares for continued growth in space launch, test operations and national security missions.

  • Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

    As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission.

  • Meet VSFB's 2025 Guardian Arena Teams

    Teams will represent Vandenberg SFB at this year's Guardian Arena competition at Patrick Space Force Base, FL, Dec. 8-9. Guardians and Airmen from Vandenberg Space Force Base prepare to compete in the 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Challenge, held at Patrick Space Force Base, FLA, Dec. 8-9. Vandenberg

  • Starlink 11-25 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

    A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 11-25 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Sace Force Base, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025. This launch marked the 66th launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

  • Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

    Vandenberg celebrated the NASA Sentinel-6B launch with a patching ceremony, Nov. 17, 2025. Patching ceremony's commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the launch team that enables the mission.

  • Vandenberg Conducts Pinniped Survey

    Vandenberg’s 30th Civil Engineer Squadron biologists conducted a regular marine mammal survey at several points on south base Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025. The surveys are an effort to study mammals, such as sea lions and harbor seals, behaviors, life cycle, and mating