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  • Vandenberg Trains for Wildfires

    Vandenberg’s 30 CES Fire Department executed burns near Watt Road and 13th Street at North Vandenberg, covering a total of 30 acres over the course of 12 days. The intensive two-week exercise gives Vandenberg’s wildland firefighting teams valuable experience fighting live fire scenarios.

  • 532nd Training Squadron Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Scopa relinquishes command of the 532nd Training Squadron to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Luke Oman, incoming 532nd Training Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 1, 2025. Oman assumed command from U.S. Air Force

  • 30th Healthcare Operation Squadron Change of Command

    Team Vandenberg gathered for a change of command ceremony to witness the formal transfer of leadership and responsibilities from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tonya N. Barry, outgoing commander, to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher J. Smith, incoming commander, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.,

  • 30 CES Conducts Prime BEEF Day

    The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron held their Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 26, 2025. Prime BEEF, is a specialized unit within the civil engineer career fields that can deploy on a moment's notice to carry out specific wartime tasks, such as

  • Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting

    Vandenberg Space Force Base hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Space and Missile Heritage Center.  The center provides the public an opportunity to view into the installations space launch and missile history.  Visits are by appointment only, which can be made through our workflow email @

  • 576th Flight Test Squadron Change of Command

    The 576th Flight Test Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 17, 2025 U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Santino relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Karrie Wray.

  • Master Sergeant Release 2025

    U.S. Air Force technical sergeants pose for a photo during a master sergeant release ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 12, 2025. Vandenberg celebrated the 25 Airmen who were selected for promotion to the master sergeant rank.

  • Vandenberg Town Hall

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during a town hall at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 10, 2025. The town hall provided base personnel and families with updates on quality-of-life improvements including housing initiatives from Balfour Beatty

  • Col. Shoemaker Hosts SLD 30 All-Call

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, presents the meritorious civilian service award to Tom Stevens, Space Launch Delta 30 executive director, during a commander’s call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 3, 2025. During the all-call, Shoemaker, along

 

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