News - Tag USAF

March 30, 2026
Vandenberg SFB supports National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Transporter-16 mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Transporter-16 ride-share mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 30, 2026.
March 19, 2026
Ms. Kathryn Kolbe Tours Vandenberg

Ms. Kathryn Kolbe, U.S. Space Force Headquarters assistant deputy chief of space operations for installations and logistics, visits Vandenberg Space Force Base, Feb. 10, 2026.
March 18, 2026
Minotaur IV rocket motor stacking at Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex-8

Vandenberg’s 2nd Range Operations Squadron supported Northrop Grumman employees during the stacking of a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV to prepare it for flight at Space Launch Complex-8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Mar 12, 2026.
March 12, 2026
2026 State of Vandenberg

Community leaders, mission partners and military personnel gathered for the annual State of Vandenberg event at the Pacific Coast Center on Vandenberg Space Force Base, March 12, 2026.Hosted in partnership with the Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley Chambers of Commerce, the event provided local
March 11, 2026
630th Cyberspace Squadron Activation

A ceremony was held at Vandenberg to officially activate the 630th Cyberspace Squadron March 10, 2026.
March 9, 2026
Range Commanders' Council tour VSFB

Range Commanders Council members and partners pose for a photo near Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) following a base tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026.
March 4, 2026
GT 255 Minuteman III ICBM Test Launch

Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. March 3, 2026, to demonstrate the readiness of the U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and
March 3, 2026
Vandenberg Crowns Top Performers at the 2025 Annual Awards Night

Team Vandenberg hosted the 2025 Annual Awards banquet to recognize the top performers of 2025.
Feb. 26, 2026
Vandenberg SFB to hold 2026 State of Vandenberg

The 2026 State of Vandenberg will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT at the Pacific Coast Center on Vandenberg Space Force Base. The annual event will provide the community with key updates on installation priorities, mission growth and the evolving role of Vandenberg in
Feb. 18, 2026
Space Launch Delta 30, 2nd Space Launch Squadron Leadership Visit ULA Vulcan Rocket

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II, SLD 30 senior enlisted airman, 2nd Space Launch Squadron leadership, the 2nd SLS Vulcan