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  • GT 255 Minuteman III ICBM Test Launch

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. March 3, 2026, to demonstrate the readiness of the U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and

  • Vandenberg SFB to hold 2026 State of Vandenberg

    The 2026 State of Vandenberg will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT at the Pacific Coast Center on Vandenberg Space Force Base. The annual event will provide the community with key updates on installation priorities, mission growth and the evolving role of Vandenberg in

  • Vandenberg's Aquila Award: Staff Sgt. Keith Salisbury

    U.S. Air Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, left, presents Vandenberg’s Aquila Innovation award to Staff Sgt. Keith Salisbury, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base,

  • Beale Military Liaison Council visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

    Members of the Beale Military Liaison Council receive a mission briefing during a base tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026. The base tour was conducted with industry professionals to receive key program activities explaining base operations through mission, people and

  • Vandenberg Hosts Honorary Commanders Breakfast

    Vandenberg hosts the Honorary Commanders Breakfast to provide an opportunity for military and community leaders to engage in discussion, strengthen partnerships and support public awareness of Vandenberg’s unique Space Force and Air Force mission sets.

  • 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance day

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Preston Rice, 30th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fires an M4A1 Carbine from the prone supported firing position during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. During CATM, personnel practice shooting

  • Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 28th

    U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Horton, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander's individual mobilization augmentee, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Staff Sgt. John Boutros, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg

  • Vandenberg Supports Launch of Starlink 17-20 Mission

    A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-20 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 25, 2026. The Starlink 17-20 mission marked the fifth launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2026.