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  • Starlink 11-25 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

    A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 11-25 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Sace Force Base, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025. This launch marked the 66th launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

  • VSFB 2025 SEASONAL BEACH RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

    All sections of Surf, Wall and Minuteman Beaches on Vandenberg SFB will officially open September 19.Seasonal restrictions are enforced annually on all Vandenberg beaches from March 1 through September 30 to protect the nesting habitat of the Western Snowy Plover, which is federally listed as a

  • Vandenberg Space Force Base Holds a 9/11 Memorial Ruck Event

    VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — Twenty-four years ago today, the United States faced a defining moment in its history as the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 Americans and forever altered the nation’s course. The tragedy sparked the global war on terrorism,

  • Retired Military Dog Finds New Home with Former Handler in California

    After eight years of service protecting U.S. military installations, retired Military Working Dog Axel has found a new home with his former handler, a 30th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler at Vandenberg SFB. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, MWD handler, was Axel’s 7th

  • Vandenberg hosts 'Galactic Gal' Camille Bergin

    United States Space Force Capt. Devin Doyle, Delta 1 commander's action group officer in charge, left, speaks with Camille Bergin, a space engineering and science social media influencer, right, during an interview at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 5, 2025. Bergin, known as Galactic Gal