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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.
June 24, 2025
USSF Guardian and Crew-9 Commander Col. Nick Hague talks resilience at VSFB

U.S. Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut Col. Nick Hague, the first Guardian to launch into space, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base June 18, 2025.
June 17, 2025
576th Flight Test Squadron Change of Command

The 576th Flight Test Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 17, 2025 U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Santino relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Karrie Wray.
June 5, 2025
65th Cyberspace Squadron Inactivation

The 65th Cyberspace Squadron held an inactivation ceremony for the unit at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 5 2025. The 65 CYS inactivated to give way to Space Delta 6 Detachments 3 and 4, signifying a new era in space and cyber operations.
June 4, 2025
Col. Shoemaker Hosts SLD 30 All-Call

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, presents the meritorious civilian service award to Tom Stevens, Space Launch Delta 30 executive director, during a commander’s call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 3, 2025. During the all-call, Shoemaker, along
June 4, 2025
Delta 6 Detachment 4 Activation Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jacob Majewski, 65th Cyberspace Squadron commander, addresses attendees of the Delta 6, Detachment 4 activation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 29, 2025. Delta 6, Detachment 4 was activated to replace the former 65th Cyberspace Squadron at VSFB. (U.S.