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Dec. 22, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts Base Tour for San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

Vandenberg Hosts Base Tour for San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025. The tour group was introduced to numerous facilities on base including the Space Launch Delta 30 headquarters building, Remote Launch Control Center, Pacific Coast Club, and
Dec. 17, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts the 2025 Holiday Parade

Vandenberg Hosts the 2025 Holiday Parade at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025. Base leadership participate in the parade annually to celebrate the holiday season with the community.
Dec. 3, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts Guardian Nexus Tours at Space Launch Complex's 6 and 8

Vandenberg hosts the Guardian Nexus Tour at Space Launch Complex's 6 and 8, Dec. 3, 2025. The Guardian Nexus Tour is a proactive program for Team V members with the strategy of maintaining coordination within Vandenberg’s operational capacities.
Dec. 3, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Winterfest

Team Vandenberg families group together for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025. At the tree lighting, U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, shared his appreciation with the Vandenberg team for their work
Nov. 27, 2025
VSFB Leadership Welcomes Congressman to Serve Thanksgiving Meals to Guardians and Airmen

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) joins U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, to give thanks for Vandenberg personnel at Breakers Dining Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 27, 2025.
Nov. 27, 2025
President Trump Salutes VSFB's Guardians on Thanksgiving for Their Vital National Security Mission

U.S. President Donald J. Trump speaks with service members from across all military branches—including Guardians from the 18th Space Defense Squadron during a virtual meeting on Thanksgiving Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 27, 2025.
Nov. 18, 2025
VSFB earns DOW USSF 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence

Team Vandenberg was recently awarded the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence, signifying excellence in readiness and preparedness of base personnel.
Nov. 17, 2025
Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

Vandenberg celebrated the NASA Sentinel-6B launch with a patching ceremony, Nov. 17, 2025. Patching ceremony's commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the launch team that enables the mission.
Oct. 30, 2025
Vandenberg Hawks’ varsity soccer team scrimmage before the Defender’s Cup

Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team players warm-up before a scrimmage at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11, making it to the quarter-finals and later finishing in
Oct. 25, 2025
Vandenberg service members volunteer at the Santa Maria Veterans Stand Down event

U.S. Air and Space Forces service members from Vandenberg Space Force Base volunteer alongside community partners to usher in U.S. military veterans during the Veterans Stand Down event at Santa Maria Fairgrounds, Calif., Oct. 25, 2025.