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  • 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 @

  • 55th Combat Training Squadron Reassigned to STARCOM Delta 11

    As part of a Chief of Space Operations directive, the 55th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) was reassigned from Headquarters U.S. Space Forces-Space to Space Training and Readiness Command’s (STARCOM) Delta 11 and redesignated as the 55th Training Squadron (TRS).

  • 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

  • 65th Cyberspace Squadron Inactivation

    The 65th Cyberspace Squadron held an inactivation ceremony for the unit at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 5 2025. The 65 CYS inactivated to give way to Space Delta 6 Detachments 3 and 4, signifying a new era in space and cyber operations.

  • 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

  • Delta 6 Detachment 4 Activation Ceremony

    U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jacob Majewski, 65th Cyberspace Squadron commander, addresses attendees of the Delta 6, Detachment 4 activation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 29, 2025. Delta 6, Detachment 4 was activated to replace the former 65th Cyberspace Squadron at VSFB. (U.S.

  • Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2025

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark A. Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander spoke to the crowd at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., June 1, 2025.

  • First Guardian Path Character Panel Held at Vandenberg

    Panelists speak during the Guardian Path Series – Character Panel at the PCC Ballroom, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Hosted by Guardian Nexus, the event featured four senior leaders, military and civilian, discussing U.S. Space Force core values and the role of character in