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  • Vandenberg Standards and Readiness Review

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeremy Putz, 30th Comptroller Squadron commander, conducted a squadron standards and readiness review at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. March 19, 2025. The review was conducted to maintain excellent adherence to updated military standards.

  • 2025 State of Vandenberg

    The State of Vandenberg is an annual event in cooperation with the Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley Chambers of Commerce to keep community members informed on the base's mission and key updates that could have a regional influence.

  • Young Presidents Organization Visits Vandenberg

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, met with members of a Young Presidents Organization local chapter during a tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 13, 2025. The YPO received a mission brief from Shoemaker, visited the base museum and the Western

  • Staff Sergeant Michael Mannozzi: Balancing Service and Olympic Aspirations

    Staff Sergeant Michael Mannozzi, Space Launch Delta 30 religious affairs airman, is a competitive race walker with aspirations to one day represent the United States at the Olympics. His journey both as an athlete and a member of the U.S. Air Force is shaped by perseverance, faith, and commitment to

  • Vandenberg All-Call

    Vandenberg leadership host an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Feb. 27, 2025. The all call recognized award winners, highlighted the successes of VSFB’s Digital Transformation Office, and emphasized the importance of military standards.

  • Leadership Lompoc Valley Vandenberg Tour

    Leadership Lompoc Valley toured Vandenberg Space Force Base including the 30th Security Forces Squadron, the base museum, Hawks Cove, the Boathouse and Missile V.

  • Master Sgt. Reenlists During Rocket Launch

    Master Sgt. Eric Burks, Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs superintendent, right, raises his right hand during his reenlistment conducted by Maj. Kelsey Tarver, Space Launch Delta 30 Installation Readiness chief, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 22, 2025. Burks reenlisted during a

  • Vandenberg Teen Named as Finalist in Military Child of the Year Competition

    A dedicated and resilient local military child has advanced to the finalist stage in the Operation Homefront “Military Child of the Year” competition, representing the Space Force category. For 17 years, Operation Homefront has recognized exceptional youth from military families across the six

  • California Commanders Meet at Vandenberg SFB

    The Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders' Caucus (DAF-CICC) convened at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on Feb. 6-7, 2025, bringing together leaders from Air and Space Force installations across the state. The forum provided a platform for commanders and senior