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.
Feb. 19, 2025 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force’s safe, effective deterrent A joint team of AFGSC Airmen and Vandenberg SFB Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg SFB.
Feb. 5, 2025 Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA U.S. Space Forces Korea held the first phase of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA, a space warfighter inclusive command-and-control exercise, at Osan Air Base, South Korea.
Nov. 20, 2024 DAF announces preferred, final location for Space Delta 15 The Department of the Air Force selected Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, as the preferred and final location to host Space Delta 15.
Nov. 18, 2024 USecAF underscores Vandenberg SFB’s role in national security Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Nov. 14, to meet with Guardians and Airmen and gain a better understanding of the base’s diverse missions.