Story by Michael Peterson | Space Launch Delta 30 | 05.14.2021
Vandenberg Air Force Base was officially renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base during a U.S. Space Force ceremony held at the base parade grounds, May 14, 2021. Maj. Gen. Deanna Burt, Combined Force Space Component Command commander and Space Operations Command deputy commander, was the presiding officer for the renaming ceremony, which also included redesignating the 30th Space Wing as Space......
Story by Michael Peterson | Space Launch Delta 30 | 04.15.2021
Although vaccination appointments for COVID are being provided to an expanding population at Vandenberg AFB through Operation Fight Back, the 30th Medical Group also remains committed to providing continued COVID testing and contact tracing to maximize base readiness. “Testing continues to be an important strategy for combating this pandemic,” said Major Aubrey Reid, 30th MDG health care......
Story by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Cashin | Space Launch Delta 30 | 03.08.2021
On Feb. 25, Vandenberg led a proactive effort to engage Lompoc leadership and educators with information about Vandenberg’s efforts to revitalize beach access and signage to make Surf Beach a place where the community and wildlife can thrive in preparation for Snowy Plover Nesting Season....
Story by Michael Peterson | Space Launch Delta 30 | 03.04.2021
With a Point of Distribution system for COVID-19 vaccines going operational January 2021 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the 30th Medical Group has since been working continuously to improve their POD efficiency and ease of use. For those who are unfamiliar, a POD is used for mass distribution of medications during contingency situations, making it an efficient way to reach a large population in......
Story by Michael Peterson | Space Launch Delta 30 | 02.22.2021
As Vandenberg Air Force Base nears the one-year mark of declaring a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the path forward continues for the 30th Medical Group in their efforts to protect Airmen and Guardians, and help stop the spread of the virus. We asked some of our Medical Group leadership about the journey - where we started, where we are today, and what lies ahead. Here......
Story by Michael Peterson | Space Launch Delta 30 | 02.01.2021
The 30th Medical Group began administering second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Vandenberg personnel on Jan. 28, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. With the first vaccinations of Operation Fight Back taking place on Jan. 6, the recommended 21-day threshold between vaccine doses has been reached for the initial recipients on base....
Story by Michael Peterson | Space Launch Delta 30 | 11.09.2020
The Air Force continuously looks to innovate and prepare for the future. At Vandenberg Air Force Base, a piece of mission software called Perimeter 9 looks to be part of that future. Perimeter 9 was developed by the 2nd Space Launch Squadron (2 SLS) team during the initial COVID-19 emergency response efforts at Vandenberg AFB....
Story by Staff Sgt. Brittany Murphy | Space Launch Delta 30 | 10.27.2020
After recently taking over his new position, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., made his first visit to Vandenberg Air Force Base Oct. 26-28, 2020....
