News

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.
Oct. 24, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts First Sergeant Symposium

Vandenberg Space Force Base congratulates its newest First Sergeant Symposium graduates on Oct. 24, 2025. This symposium provided a collaborative environment where individuals interested in fulfilling additional duty first sergeants positions engaged with peers, senior leaders, and subject matter
Oct. 16, 2025
Vandenberg Holds Patching Ceremony for SDA Tranche 1 TL-C Launch

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, and Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, lead a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center to celebrate the SDA T1TL-C launch. The patching ceremony commemorates Vandenberg's launches and
Oct. 3, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Competition Release Party

Guardian Arena is an annual showcase of innovation, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to the mission in which competing members exercise mental agility and grit while executing rigorous physical challenges. Competitors will represent Vandenberg SFB at the 3rd Annual Guardian Arena Competition,
Sept. 22, 2025
NROL-48 Launches From Vandenberg

The NROL-48 mission launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East Sept. 22, 2025, expanded the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated constellation, boosting resilience and speed in delivering critical space-based capabilities.
Sept. 19, 2025
Vandenberg Celebrates Air Force's 78th Birthday

Vandenberg celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 78th birthday, honoring the achievements of the Air Force as well as the dedication and sacrifice of Airmen.
Sept. 18, 2025
Vandenberg SFB Hosts 2025 Clergy Connection Day

The Space Launch Delta 30 Chapel team hosted its annual Clergy Connection Day event, integrating with members of the local community clergy at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025. They received mission briefings, attended a luncheon and discussion panel, and toured base facilities,
Sept. 18, 2025
78th Air Force Birthday Tribute from VSFB

A video tribute to the Air Force's 78th birthday at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025. (U.S. Space Force video by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)
Sept. 10, 2025
Space Development Agency Completes Successful Launch of First Tranche 1 Satellites from VSFB

The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the successful launch of the first Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 1 (T1) Transport Layer space vehicles (SV) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Aug. 1, 2025
Vandenberg Hosts Senior Enlisted Leader Summit

Vandenberg SFB hosted the annual Space Systems Command Senior Enlisted Leader Summit, a leadership conference and workshop where members come together to ignite ideas, elevate their impact, and grow into the exceptional leaders our future demands.