News - Tag Air Force

June 18, 2026
30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Carla Cimo, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 18, 2026.
June 18, 2026
CMSgt. Cristina Gutierrez Retirement Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, is honored during her retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026.
June 16, 2026
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE MODERNIZES HISTORIC SPACE LAUNCH COMPLEX-6 FOR NEXT-GENERATION LAUNCH OPERATIONS

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Jun. 16, 2026 – Space Launch Complex-6 (SLC-6), one of the nation's most historic launch facilities, entered a new era of national defense capability following the scheduled demolition of its legacy structures on June 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Following the U.S.
June 16, 2026
Vandenberg Celebrates Newest Master Sergeants

Team Vandenberg service members gather during a U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. release party ceremony held at the Cocheo Park pavilion at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 16, 2026.
June 11, 2026
Vandenberg Provides Ongoing Support For NASA Missions

Harking as far back as 1958, Vandenberg SFB’s history has been entwined with NASA. Hand-in-hand, the two organizations have played a critical role in executing national space launches from the West Coast, enabling groundbreaking scientific research and pioneering the exploration of outer space.
June 10, 2026
Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award on June 10th

Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award on June 10th, 2026.
June 1, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts a Housing Summit alongside U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal

Community leaders and base leadership gather for a housing summit hosted by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026.
May 29, 2026
SLD 30 Hosts New Launch Dashboard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. James Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives remarks during the Vandenberg Launch Dashboard ribbon cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026. Horne highlighted the efforts of the SLD 30 Digital Transformation Office team, who created the
May 25, 2026
Solvang Memorial Day 2026

Team Vandenberg leadership attend a Memorial Day event in Solvang, Calif., May 25, 2026.
May 21, 2026
GT-256 Patching Ceremony

Team Vandenberg members gather following the recent launch of an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026.