News - Tag Vandenberg

Feb. 6, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Annual Gala

Vandenberg hosts annual gala at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 31, 2026.
Feb. 4, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 4th

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Specialist 4 Ricardo Vargas-Guevara, right, 630th Cyberspace Squadron cyber defense operator, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force
Jan. 30, 2026
Vandenberg Range Operations Squadron Supports Starlink Launch

The Western Range Operations Control Center (WROCC) countdown clock ticks down before the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission, from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026.
Jan. 28, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 28th

U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Horton, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander's individual mobilization augmentee, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Staff Sgt. John Boutros, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg
Jan. 28, 2026
Vandenberg Continues Dune Restoration Project

Vandenberg’s 30th Civil Engineer Squadron works on dune treatment during the dune restoration project at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026.
Jan. 23, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 21st

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Senior Airman Cristian Hacker, right, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space
Jan. 23, 2026
Vandenberg Announces New Strategic Plan

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, has unveiled a new strategic plan outlining priorities for 2026 and beyond, as the installation prepares for continued growth in space launch, test operations and national security missions.
Jan. 14, 2026
Space Force Teams with Universities to Advance Sonic Boom Research in California

Vandenberg Space Force Base is collaborating with Brigham Young University, California State University Bakersfield, and other partners to advance research on rocket launch acoustics and sonic booms through the ECOBOOM program. This initiative, launched in June 2024, focuses on monitoring and
Jan. 14, 2026
Vandenberg Environmental Team Conducts Western Snowy Plover Winter Survey

Vandenberg Environmental Team conducts Western Snowy Plover winter survey conducted at Surf Beach at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025. Vandenberg’s environmental conservation efforts are maintained by a team of 40 civilians and contractors — the largest environmental team in the
Jan. 13, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission.