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June 22, 2026
Chief of Space Operations Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman’s visits Vandenberg Space Force Base. Saltzman reviewed Western Range modernization efforts. The engagements highlight Vandenberg’s rapid evolution into a resilient “Spaceport of the Future” engineered to sustain a high-tempo cadence of national
June 16, 2026
30th Force Support Squadron Change of Command

A change of command ceremony welcomes U.S. Air Force Maj. Natalie Noble as Vandenberg's 30th Force Support Squadron commander at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026.
June 11, 2026
Vandenberg Space Force Base concludes community ‘Mission Update’ series in Ojai

Vandenberg Space Force Base is bringing its community speaker series “Mission Update” to Ojai on Monday, June 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kent Hall Council Chambers, located on the Ojai City Hall Campus at 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai, Calif.
June 9, 2026
377 FTMMXS Change of Command

The 377th Flight Test Missile Maintenance Squadron held a change of command ceremony to officially welcome U.S. Air Force Maj. Alexandria Harrell as incoming commander of the unit.
June 2, 2026
$45.4 Million Grant Supports New School Project for Vandenberg Families

A nearly $60 million facilities project dedicated to Manzanita Public Charter School is set to transform the campus in an effort to create long lasting benefits for students, Vandenberg families, and the greater Lompoc community.
June 1, 2026
Marine Corps War College visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Robert G. Duck, 2nd Space Launch Squadron National Security Space Launch (NSSL) flight mission lead, briefs a Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) tour on the launch vehicle launch support center (LVLSC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026.
May 29, 2026
SMSgt Alexander Alexander Awarded SSC's First Sergeant of the Year

In early April 2026, Senior Master Sgt. Alexander Alexander was named 2025 First Sergeant of the Year for Space Systems Command, an honor awarded through the Department of the Air Force’s annual 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year program.
May 28, 2026
GT256 Minuteman ICBM Test Launch (Narrated and Non-narrated)

Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2026. (Narrated and Non-narrated)
May 26, 2026
Memorial Day Ceremony at Pine Grove Cemetery, Orcutt, Calif.

United States Space Force Col. Justin Sorice, Combat Delta 1-5 commander and Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) director, speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Pine Grove Cemetery, Orcutt, Calif., May 26, 2026.
May 12, 2026
Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

Vandenberg family members share a breakfast at the Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 8, 2026.