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July 31, 2025
Vandenberg Guardian Arena regional tryout Day 1 2025

Guardians and Airmen came together to participate in Day 1 of Vandenberg's first day of the Guardian Arena regional tryouts. The Guardian Arena is an annual, Space Force wide competition that is held at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The tryout consists of three high intensity
July 29, 2025
SLD 30’s Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris Retires, Leaves Legacy of Connection, Innovation, Service

After three decades of service, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, is retiring, concluding a career marked by mission impact, people-first leadership, and a deep commitment to innovation in the United States Air Force and Space Force.
July 25, 2025
Congressman Salud Carbajal Visits Vandenberg SFB

Congressman Salud Carbajal, U.S. Representative of the 24th Congressional District of California, left, poses for a photo with U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during a visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 25, 2025. Carbajal represents Santa
July 15, 2025
30 SFS K9 Handlers Train to Maintain Lethality, Readiness

Military working dogs and their handlers assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron performed a training demonstration at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 11, 2025. Military working dogs and their handlers work hand-in-paw to patrol, detect drugs and explosives, and perform specialized
July 2, 2025
532nd Training Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Scopa relinquishes command of the 532nd Training Squadron to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Luke Oman, incoming 532nd Training Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 1, 2025. Oman assumed command from U.S. Air Force
June 30, 2025
‘Lead as Yourself’ SLD 30 Commander Departs, Leaves Legacy of Mission Excellence

After nearly three decades of service, Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, will retire July 3, 2025, ahead of the Space Launch Delta 30 change of command, July 8, 2025.
June 29, 2025
Lompoc Flower Festival Parade Honors SLD 30, S4S Leadership

Members of Space Launch Delta 30 and U.S. Space Forces-Space leadership teams were honored at the Lompoc Flower Festival parade in Lompoc, Calif., June 28, 2024. There were over 50 entrees and over 500 attendees this year.
June 27, 2025
Vandenberg SFB and NASA Collaborate on Historic Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses Team Vandenberg personnel during a patching ceremony celebrating Vandenberg’s 27-year partnership with NASA, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 26, 2025. NASA donated 42 mission patches to recognize each of
June 27, 2025
30 CES Conducts Prime BEEF Day

The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron held their Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 26, 2025. Prime BEEF, is a specialized unit within the civil engineer career fields that can deploy on a moment's notice to carry out specific wartime tasks, such as
June 26, 2025
Space Delta 1 Change of Command

Team Vandenberg members attended the Space Delta 1 Change of Command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 25, 2025. The ceremony marked the official transition of command from U.S. Space Force Col. Peter “Charlie” Norsky to U.S. Space Force Col. Krista N. St. Romain.