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March 20, 2026
VSFB’s 2nd SLS Receives 2025 General Atomics USSF Unit of the Year Award

The 2nd Space Launch Squadron (2nd SLS), at Vandenberg Space Force Base, has been awarded the 2025 General Atomics U.S. Space Force Unit of the Year Award. The trophy was presented to the squadron at the Air & Space Forces Association’s (AFA) Warfare Symposium on Feb. 24, 2026, in recognition of the
March 20, 2026
Vandenberg Provides Ongoing Support For NASA Missions

Tours at NASA facilities showcasing Vandenberg's ongoing support for NASA missions were held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 23 and March 6, 2026.
March 19, 2026
Ms. Kathryn Kolbe Tours Vandenberg

Ms. Kathryn Kolbe, U.S. Space Force Headquarters assistant deputy chief of space operations for installations and logistics, visits Vandenberg Space Force Base, Feb. 10, 2026.
March 18, 2026
Vandenberg Space Force Base Hosts Mission Update Speaker Series in Santa Barbara

U.S. Space Force leaders hosted a Vandenberg Mission Update speaker series event at the Planning Commission Hearing Room in Santa Barbara, Calif., March 17, 2026, to share information about increased launch activity at Vandenberg Space Force Base and address community questions regarding sonic
March 18, 2026
Vandenberg Hosts AI and 3D Printing Workshops

“AI Intro” workshop and “3D Printing Basics” workshop in the Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 10 and 12, 2026.
March 18, 2026
Minotaur IV rocket motor stacking at Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex-8

Vandenberg’s 2nd Range Operations Squadron supported Northrop Grumman employees during the stacking of a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV to prepare it for flight at Space Launch Complex-8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Mar 12, 2026.
March 13, 2026
Vandenberg Celebrates New Senior Master Sergeants

A Senior Master Sergeant Release Party was held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 12, 2026.
March 12, 2026
2026 State of Vandenberg

Community leaders, mission partners and military personnel gathered for the annual State of Vandenberg event at the Pacific Coast Center on Vandenberg Space Force Base, March 12, 2026.Hosted in partnership with the Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley Chambers of Commerce, the event provided local
March 11, 2026
630th Cyberspace Squadron Activation

A ceremony was held at Vandenberg to officially activate the 630th Cyberspace Squadron March 10, 2026.
March 11, 2026
Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on March 11th

U.S. Air Force Col. Lawrence Smith, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Staff Sgt. Aramis Quinones-Tirado, right, 2nd Space Launch Squadron mission assurance technician, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space