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Sept. 23, 2025
Vandenberg Safety Team Earns Highest Rating, Sets Standard for Space Launch Safety

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., – The safety team at Vandenberg Space Force Base has received the highest rating possible in their most recent inspection, reaffirming its role as the gold standard in ensuring safe and reliable access to space. The evaluation, conducted in August by Space
Sept. 19, 2025
From Launch to Impact: Airman Space Engages, Educates VSFB Personnel

Airman at Vandenberg Space Force Base visit the 377th Test and Evaluation Group for the Airman's Space event.
Sept. 18, 2025
Vandenberg Members Welcome Home Veterans at Santa Maria Airport

Vandenberg Space Force Base personnel welcome home veterans from their trip to Washington D.C.
Sept. 18, 2025
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
Sept. 11, 2025
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,
Aug. 25, 2025
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
Aug. 8, 2025
Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Team, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

Vandenberg Space Force Base collaborates with members of Point Blue Conservation Science, the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, and International Bird Rescue to release four rehabilitated Pigeon Guillemots on VSFB's north base, Aug. 6 2025. The birds were rescued by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care
Aug. 6, 2025
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
Aug. 5, 2025
Where Acquisitions Meet Operations: How Range Management Equips the Spaceport of the Future

Range Management (RM), a Space Launch Delta 30 unit, is transforming how the U.S. Space Force equips and operates its West Coast range. Their work directly supports U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman’s strategic emphasis on “Equipping the Force,” which calls for dynamic
Aug. 1, 2025
Vandenberg SFB Change of Responsibility ceremony

Vandenberg Space Force Base welcomes new senior enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, during the change of responsibility ceremony.