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  • Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade 2025

    U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and his wife Mary, wave to the crowd at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2025. VSFB leadership showed support for the surrounding community by participating in events through the weekend,

  • 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

  • VSFB to Conduct Controlled Training Burns in June

    The Vandenberg SFB Fire Department is scheduled to conduct a series of small, controlled fires for training purposes in June. The goal of these fires is to train newly assigned firefighters and dozer operators in combating wildland fires.

  • Vandenberg Honors Military Spouses

    Members of Vandenberg honor their military spouses during the Military Spouse Appreciation Breakfast at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 9, 2025. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated by the Department of Defense every year in the month of May to recognize the strength and

  • Space Delta 1 Change of Responsibility Ceremony

    U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Ryan Dawson assumed responsibility from U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Norris as the senior enlisted leader for Delta 1. Delta 1 is responsible for training and educating warfighters across the United States Space Force, preparing Guardians to meet

  • VSFB Hype Video

    Hype video for Vandenberg Space Force Base and Space Launch Delta 30. The video showcases the base, mission, spirit and workforce.

  • SLD 30 Hosts Industry Infrastructure Tour at Vandenberg

    Brent Blevins, staff director of the U.S. House Science Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and Col Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, pose for a photo with key senior leaders at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 23, 2025. The visit provided an opportunity for senior leaders

  • Meet the Space Cowboys: A Critical Capability at VSFB

    VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 2d Space Launch Squadron at Vandenberg SFB is home to a uniquely capable team known as the Space Cowboys. This team serves a specialized role within the U.S. Space Force by providing the Department of Defense’s only expeditionary space launch and transport

  • Airman Leadership School Class 25-C Graduation Ceremony

    Graduates, instructors, and mentors pose for a group photo following the Airman Leadership School class 25-C graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 1, 2025. Students at ALS learn how to teach, lead and supervise junior enlisted members.

  • VSFB 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

    Space Launch Delta 30 hosted the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. The event honored newly selected Chief Master Sergeants, celebrating their promotion and commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence.