News - Tag Vandenberg

Feb. 27, 2026
SEASONAL BEACH RESTRICTIONS BEGIN SUNDAY, MARCH 1

SEASONAL BEACH RESTRICTIONS BEGIN SUNDAY, MARCH 1 VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Seasonal restrictions will be in place for Surf Beach and Ocean Park beginning Sunday, March 1, as part of the annual program to protect the Western snowy plover and its nesting habitat.Under the Endangered
Feb. 26, 2026
Vandenberg SFB to hold 2026 State of Vandenberg

The 2026 State of Vandenberg will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT at the Pacific Coast Center on Vandenberg Space Force Base. The annual event will provide the community with key updates on installation priorities, mission growth and the evolving role of Vandenberg in
Feb. 25, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 25th

Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 25th.
Feb. 23, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Wildlife Education Field Trip For Elementary Students

Vandenberg hosts wildlife education field trip for elementary students in Lompoc, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026. The field trip was sponsored by Vandenberg Space Force Base and SpaceX and coordinated by biologists at the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands to further educate the public
Feb. 18, 2026
Space Launch Delta 30, 2nd Space Launch Squadron Leadership Visit ULA Vulcan Rocket

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II, SLD 30 senior enlisted airman, 2nd Space Launch Squadron leadership, the 2nd SLS Vulcan
Feb. 10, 2026
Vandenberg Military Working Dog Kiru Retires

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Kiru celebrated during his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026.
Feb. 6, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts Honorary Commanders Breakfast

Vandenberg hosts the Honorary Commanders Breakfast to provide an opportunity for military and community leaders to engage in discussion, strengthen partnerships and support public awareness of Vandenberg’s unique Space Force and Air Force mission sets.
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.