July 11, 2019 Vice President Pence visits Vandenberg AFB Vice President Michael R. Pence made his way to the Combined Space Operations Center where he was greeted by Maj. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, 14th Air Force commander, and received briefings on the evolution of launch operations at the Western Range and CSpOC operations, which concluded with an
June 17, 2019 Providing access to space through innovation The U.S. Air Force and Space Command are powered by innovation. Because of this, Vandenberg Air Force Base is continually making improvements to base facilities, equipment and the way Airmen and mission partners do their job in order to complete the space mission.
May 1, 2019 F.E. Warren AFB tests Minuteman III missile with launch from Vandenberg The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is modern, robust, flexible, ready and appropriately tailored to deter 21st-century threats and reassure our allies. Test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions.
April 19, 2019 Vandenberg AFB aids during exercise Patriot Hook 2019 Exercise Patriot Hook 2019, an annual joint-service exercise coordinated by the Air Force Reserve Command, took place at Vandenberg Air Force Base, April 10 through 15. The five day long exercise demonstrated the execution of civil relief operations that would typically occur following a natural
April 15, 2019 2018 Nuclear Deterrence Operations and Nuclear & Missile Operations awards winners announced These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field respectively.
March 8, 2019 Air Force Sports seeks Airmen basketball players The Air Force is looking for men and women for the 2019 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams.
Feb. 14, 2019 Vandenberg AFB civilians save the Air Force $1 billion Three 30th Contracting Squadron civilians saved $1 billion for the Air Force here January 2012 through January 2019.
Jan. 25, 2019 Around the Air Force: Directed Energy/Delta IV Launch On this look Around the Air Force the 704th Test Group directs energy experimentation, and a Delta IV successfully launches.
Dec. 8, 2018 STPSat-5 successfully launched from Vandenberg AFB The Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched Space Test Program Satellite 5, or STPSat-5, into orbit via Spaceflight Industries’ fully dedicated smallsat rideshare mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle on Dec. 3 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg Air Force Base,
Oct. 25, 2018 Air Force Tech Report: Solar Power Solar energy is playing a larger role in how the Air Force is modernizing bases, making them more resilient and less dependant on fossil fuels. Using the sun is also a cost-effective way to update aging power grids.
May 2, 2018 USSTRATCOM, Denmark sign agreement to share space services, data U.S. Strategic Command entered into an agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defence to share space situational awareness, or SSA, services and information.
April 20, 2018 Joint Force Space Component commander staff to move to Schriever AFB Air Force officials announced Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, as the preferred location for the Joint Force Space Component staff.
April 20, 2018 Air Force takes three DOD environmental awards The Air Force took home three top honors in the 2018 Secretary of Defense environmental awards program.
April 18, 2018 Around the Air Force: April 18 On this look around the Air Force the F-35 program completes the most comprehensive flight test program in aviation history, Vandenberg Air Force Base unveils a solar array project, and cadets learn about their Pathway to Blue. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson.
April 11, 2018 Vandenberg AFB unveils solar array project Local elected officials, key Vandenberg Air Force Base leaders, base affiliates and local media came together for the 28 megawatt solar photovoltaic array dedication, April 10, 2018, at Vandenberg AFB.