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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.
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.