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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 27, 2026
Crucible Innovation Lab Hosts Annual Innovation Showcase

Members assigned to Space Launch Delta 30 and mission partners attended the Crucible Innovation Lab’s 2nd Annual Innovation Showcase at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 26, 2026.
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.,
April 22, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on April 22nd

Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week award on April 22, 2026.Each week, the Hawk of the Week award is granted to an outstanding Guardian, Airman, or government civilian, highlighting their unique personality, workplace achievements, and contributions made to Vandenberg’s space and test launch missions.
April 8, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts 2nd Space Launch Squadron Innovation Days Stand Down

2nd Space Launch Squadron personnel discuss ideas in breakout teams during their first Innovation Days stand down event at The Crucible innovation lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 19 and 20, 2026.
May 16, 2025
Vandenberg Innovation Day

The Vandenberg Crucible Innovation Lab held an innovation day and featured several base agencies to showcase their innovative technologies including the Supra Coder program, SAT-CHASERS, and the 30th SFS MAR+ program.
April 24, 2025
SLD 30 Hosts Industry Infrastructure Tour at Vandenberg

Brent Blevins, staff director of the U.S. House Science Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and Col Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, pose for a photo with key senior leaders at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 23, 2025. The visit provided an opportunity for senior leaders
March 26, 2025
Vandenberg Unveils Advanced Vehicle Operations Room for Future Space Missions

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Space Launch Delta 30, in collaboration with the Space Development Agency (SDA), has unveiled a state-of-the-art Vehicle Operations Room (VOR) designed to support the evolving needs of a diverse range of spaceport users. The newly remodeled facility signifies
Feb. 26, 2025
Vandenberg Network Upgrade Delivers Enhanced Performance and Mission Support

Space Launch Delta 30 Base Communications announced the successful completion of a major upgrade to its Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network. This comprehensive overhaul involved a complete network redesign, migrating from a localized system to a more robust and efficient
Feb. 10, 2025
Vandenberg Crucible Hosts Navy Innovation Tour

Tom Stevens, Space Launch Delta 30 executive director, and other Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo with U.S. Navy innovators at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025. These U.S. Navy members from the Fathomwerx Innovation Lab visited from Naval Base Ventura County and