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Aug. 6, 2025
Vandenberg hosts 'Galactic Gal' Camille Bergin

United States Space Force Capt. Devin Doyle, Delta 1 commander's action group officer in charge, left, speaks with Camille Bergin, a space engineering and science social media influencer, right, during an interview at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 5, 2025. Bergin, known as Galactic Gal
Aug. 5, 2025
Where Acquisitions Meet Operations: How Range Management Equips the Spaceport of the Future

Range Management (RM), a Space Launch Delta 30 unit, is transforming how the U.S. Space Force equips and operates its West Coast range. Their work directly supports U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman’s strategic emphasis on “Equipping the Force,” which calls for dynamic
Aug. 5, 2025
Lt. Gen. Garrant Visits Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, right, shakes hands with U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, center, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 31, 2025. Garrant viewed a rocket launch and visited Breaker’s Dining
Aug. 1, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts Senior Enlisted Leader Summit

Vandenberg SFB hosted the annual Space Systems Command Senior Enlisted Leader Summit, a leadership conference and workshop where members come together to ignite ideas, elevate their impact, and grow into the exceptional leaders our future demands.
Aug. 1, 2025
Vandenberg SFB Change of Responsibility ceremony

Vandenberg Space Force Base welcomes new senior enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, during the change of responsibility ceremony.
July 31, 2025
Vandenberg Guardian Arena regional tryout Day 1 2025

Guardians and Airmen came together to participate in Day 1 of Vandenberg's first day of the Guardian Arena regional tryouts. The Guardian Arena is an annual, Space Force wide competition that is held at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The tryout consists of three high intensity
July 29, 2025
SLD 30’s Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris Retires, Leaves Legacy of Connection, Innovation, Service

After three decades of service, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, is retiring, concluding a career marked by mission impact, people-first leadership, and a deep commitment to innovation in the United States Air Force and Space Force.
July 25, 2025
Vandenberg Launches NASA's TRACERS Mission

Vandenberg SFB Guardians and Airmen supported the NASA Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, July 23, 2025. NASA’s TRACERS mission sent two
July 25, 2025
30th Medical Group Hosts Health & Wellness Fair

The 30th Medical Group held a Health and Fitness Fair at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 25, 2025. The event, which included several community vendors and on-base organizations, provided back to school exams, immunizations, eye exams, and dental screenings.
July 17, 2025
Vandenberg SFB Fire Department Prescribed Burns

Vandenberg Space Force Base Fire Department used prescribed fires to conduct training while simultaneously reducing wildland fire fuels including dry shrubs and grasses.