News - Tag USAF

Dec. 27, 2024
Holiday Cheer at Vandenberg!

Children from the Vandenberg community spread holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec 21, 2024. The event brought participants together from across the base to celebrate the holiday season.
Dec. 23, 2024
Space Launch Delta 30 Celebrates the United States Space Force 5th Birthday

Space Launch Delta 30 celebrates the United States Space Force's 5th Birthday with a video commemorating the moments and achievements that have shaped Vandenberg Space Force Base over the last 5 years. (U.S. Space Force video by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)
Dec. 19, 2024
Vandenberg’s Rental Partnership Program Eases Housing Costs for Military Members

To alleviate financial strain, Vandenberg has introduced the Rental Partnership Program (RPP), a Department of the Air Force initiative designed to provide significant financial relief to service members while also supporting local landlords by directing them to stable, reliable tenants.
Dec. 18, 2024
SLD 30 Spaceport Spotlight: 2nd Range Operations Squadron

In this iteration of the SLD 30 Spaceport Spotlight, 2nd Lt. Pavel Buechter, 2nd Range Operations Squadron mission integrator, talks about the mission of 2 ROPS and how integral 2 ROPS is to Vandenberg launches. (U.S. Space Force video by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)
Dec. 9, 2024
South County Leadership Program Tours Vandenberg

The South County Leadership Program received several mission briefings as well as tours of facilities on base.
Dec. 6, 2024
2024 Vandenberg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Vandenberg hosted a tree lighting ceremony with ice skating, food trucks, a Christmas market, and a special food and drink menu at the Pacific Coast Center.
Nov. 26, 2024
From Resilience to Recognition: Tech. Sgt. Monica Luna’s Spirit of Hope Journey

For her unwavering commitment and dedication to uplifting airmen and their families, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Monica Luna, 30th Logistic Readiness Squadron quality assurance evaluator, was honored with the “Spirit of Hope” award at the 2024 Department of Defense Spirit of Hope Award Ceremony held
Nov. 25, 2024
Mission Ready: Vandenberg Base Exercise

Space Launch Delta 30 personnel participate in an emergency response exercise at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 19-20, 2024. The training focused on readiness and the installation’s ability to respond to a crisis with scenarios including base-wide announcements, emergency vehicle
Nov. 25, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant Release Party 2024

A group of active-duty and retired Chief Master Sgt. pose for a group photo with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. select Brian Edwards-Turner, Space Forces-Space HQ Staff senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. select William Pritchett, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire
Nov. 19, 2024
GT-251 Patching Ceremony

The patching ceremony commemorates Vandenberg’s launches and highlights the launch team that enables the mission.