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June 22, 2026
Beyond resilience: Cultivating the warrior spirit

We have all become familiar with the word “resilience.” Our culture of resilience was formally introduced to us through the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program in 2010 as a service-wide effort to enhance holistic health. Since then, we have seen a surge in demand for mental health care.
June 17, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award: Senior Airman Roselee Jauregui

U.S. Space Force Col. Lawrence A. Smith II, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roselee Jauregui, right, 30th Medical Group, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.,
June 16, 2026
30th Force Support Squadron Change of Command

A change of command ceremony welcomes U.S. Air Force Maj. Natalie Noble as Vandenberg's 30th Force Support Squadron commander at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026.
June 11, 2026
Vandenberg Space Force Base concludes community ‘Mission Update’ series in Ojai

Vandenberg Space Force Base is bringing its community speaker series “Mission Update” to Ojai on Monday, June 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kent Hall Council Chambers, located on the Ojai City Hall Campus at 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai, Calif.
June 9, 2026
377 FTMMXS Change of Command

The 377th Flight Test Missile Maintenance Squadron held a change of command ceremony to officially welcome U.S. Air Force Maj. Alexandria Harrell as incoming commander of the unit.
June 3, 2026
Guardian mental health: Q&A with USSF’s director of psychological health

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kieran Dhillon, USSF director of psychological health, shared the Department of the Air Force’s strategic efforts to provide targeted mental health care tailored for Guardians.
June 2, 2026
$45.4 Million Grant Supports New School Project for Vandenberg Families

A nearly $60 million facilities project dedicated to Manzanita Public Charter School is set to transform the campus in an effort to create long lasting benefits for students, Vandenberg families, and the greater Lompoc community.
June 1, 2026
Marine Corps War College visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Robert G. Duck, 2nd Space Launch Squadron National Security Space Launch (NSSL) flight mission lead, briefs a Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) tour on the launch vehicle launch support center (LVLSC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026.
June 1, 2026
AFGSC Commander Visits Vandenberg SFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. S. L. Davis, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2026, to engage with Airmen and Guardians supporting the nation’s strategic deterrence mission. Throughout the visit, Davis met with personnel across multiple units to
May 29, 2026
SMSgt Alexander Alexander Awarded SSC's First Sergeant of the Year

In early April 2026, Senior Master Sgt. Alexander Alexander was named 2025 First Sergeant of the Year for Space Systems Command, an honor awarded through the Department of the Air Force’s annual 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year program.