News - Tag USAF

Jan. 13, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission.
Dec. 19, 2025
Village Dirtbag Cycling Give Bikes to Vandenberg Community

The local Village Dirtbags Cycling group donated bikes to Vandenberg community members for the holidays.
Dec. 5, 2025
Meet VSFB's 2025 Guardian Arena Teams

Teams will represent Vandenberg SFB at this year's Guardian Arena competition at Patrick Space Force Base, FL, Dec. 8-9. Guardians and Airmen from Vandenberg Space Force Base prepare to compete in the 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Challenge, held at Patrick Space Force Base, FLA, Dec. 8-9. Vandenberg
Dec. 4, 2025
Starlink 11-25 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 11-25 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Sace Force Base, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025. This launch marked the 66th launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)
Nov. 25, 2025
VSFB holds 4 SOPS Activation Ceremony

Guardians assigned to the 4th Space Operations Squadron pose for a group photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 1, 2025.
Nov. 17, 2025
Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

Vandenberg celebrated the NASA Sentinel-6B launch with a patching ceremony, Nov. 17, 2025. Patching ceremony's commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the launch team that enables the mission.
Oct. 15, 2025
Vandenberg Conducts Pinniped Survey

Vandenberg’s 30th Civil Engineer Squadron biologists conducted a regular marine mammal survey at several points on south base Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025. The surveys are an effort to study mammals, such as sea lions and harbor seals, behaviors, life cycle, and mating
Sept. 23, 2025
Vandenberg Safety Team Earns Highest Rating, Sets Standard for Space Launch Safety

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., – The safety team at Vandenberg Space Force Base has received the highest rating possible in their most recent inspection, reaffirming its role as the gold standard in ensuring safe and reliable access to space. The evaluation, conducted in August by Space
Sept. 22, 2025
NROL-48 Launches From Vandenberg

The NROL-48 mission launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East Sept. 22, 2025, expanded the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated constellation, boosting resilience and speed in delivering critical space-based capabilities.
Sept. 19, 2025
Vandenberg Celebrates Air Force's 78th Birthday

Vandenberg celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 78th birthday, honoring the achievements of the Air Force as well as the dedication and sacrifice of Airmen.