Sept. 8, 2025 SecAF visits Vandenberg SFB, views SDA Tranche 1 satellite ahead of launch SecAF Meink visited Vandenberg SFB to engage with leadership and gain insight into the base’s strategic role in advancing U.S. space capabilities.
Aug. 4, 2025 Space Force hosts regional tryouts ahead of Guardian Arena III Set to take place Dec. 8-9 at Patrick SFB, the third annual Guardian Arena will bring together 35 elite three-person teams from Space Force units across the country.
July 25, 2025 Vandenberg SFB hosts NASA TRACERS mission brief Vandenberg Space Force Base hosted a mission brief for NASA’s upcoming Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites mission.
June 10, 2025 VSFB pioneers research on ascent sonic booms Vandenberg Space Force Base stands as a vital hub where Guardians and Airmen oversee launches that safeguard U.S. interests and uphold America’s edge in the space domain.
May 27, 2025 Operational Test Launch GT 253 is a 'Glory Trip' for wing An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched during operational test Glory Trip 253: An operational test designed to verify the accuracy and reliability of the United States’ land-based nuclear deterrent.
May 27, 2025 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent A joint team of AFGSC Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle May 21 from Vandenberg SFB, Calif.
April 21, 2025 Meet the Space Cowboys: a critical capability at VSFB The 2nd Space Launch Squadron at Vandenberg SFB is home to the Space Cowboys, which provide the Department of Defense’s only expeditionary space launch and transport capability.
April 15, 2025 Lt. Gen. Schiess discusses critical role of CIC, JCO commercial capabilities at 40th Space Symposium During the Space Foundation’s 40th Space Symposium, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces – Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, participated in a one-on-one discussion with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David Buck.
April 3, 2025 Vandenberg SFB teen wins US Space Force Military Child of the Year award Natalia Serna, daughter of Space Launch Delta 30’s senior enlisted leader Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris and Maria Tapia, wins U.S. Space Force's Military Child of the Year.
March 13, 2025 X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle concludes seventh successful mission The Space Force landed the X-37B at Vandenberg Space Force Base to exercise its rapid ability to launch and recover its systems across multiple sites.