News - Tag Vandenberg

June 17, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award: Senior Airman Roselee Jauregui

U.S. Space Force Col. Lawrence A. Smith II, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roselee Jauregui, right, 30th Medical Group, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.,
June 16, 2026
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE MODERNIZES HISTORIC SPACE LAUNCH COMPLEX-6 FOR NEXT-GENERATION LAUNCH OPERATIONS

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Jun. 16, 2026 – Space Launch Complex-6 (SLC-6), one of the nation's most historic launch facilities, entered a new era of national defense capability following the scheduled demolition of its legacy structures on June 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Following the U.S.
June 11, 2026
Vandenberg Provides Ongoing Support For NASA Missions

Harking as far back as 1958, Vandenberg SFB’s history has been entwined with NASA. Hand-in-hand, the two organizations have played a critical role in executing national space launches from the West Coast, enabling groundbreaking scientific research and pioneering the exploration of outer space.
May 29, 2026
SLD 30 Hosts New Launch Dashboard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. James Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives remarks during the Vandenberg Launch Dashboard ribbon cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026. Horne highlighted the efforts of the SLD 30 Digital Transformation Office team, who created the
May 22, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Space Systems Command Cyber Expo 2026

A Vandenberg industry partner discusses the implementation of new technological strategies utilized to enhance and modernize network operations with members of Team Vandenberg during the Space Systems Command Cyber Expo 2026 hosted at the Pacific Coast Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.,
May 19, 2026
Vandenberg Supports Evening Launch of the Starlink 17-42 Mission

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-42 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2026.
May 8, 2026
Kaleth O. Wright, 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Attends Vandenberg Airman Leadership School Graduation

Kaleth O. Wright, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, attended an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 7, 2026.
May 8, 2026
Kaleth O. Wright, Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

Kaleth O. Wright, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, in May, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Vandenberg Biologists Survey Southwestern Pond Turtles

Vandenberg biologists survey Southwestern Pond Turtles in April at Lake Canyon at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
May 4, 2026
U.S. Space Forces - Space Commander and Vandenberg SFB Leadership Host Civic Leader Open House

Civic Leaders and Vandenberg Space Force Base leadership meet during a civic leader open house at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 25, 2026.