Lt. Gen. Robinson Visits VSFB for Missile Maintenance Training Developments
On Feb. 18, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base. Their visit focused on briefing personnel on missile maintenance training developments and coincided with a Congressional Delegation’s engagement with base leadership. Robinson also toured the 532nd Training Squadron, receiving mission briefings and engaging with students and instructors on the latest advancements in missile maintenance and operations training.
2025 State of Vandenberg Addresses Mission and Regional Impact
The annual State of Vandenberg event, held on March 14 in cooperation with the Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley Chambers of Commerce, provided updates on the base’s mission and regional impact. U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, commander of Space Launch Delta 30, presented the 2025 Vandenberg Commanders Community Service Award to David Goldy, the 576th Flight Test Squadron Honorary Commander.
Col. Dustin Harmon, commander of the 377th Test and Evaluation Group, highlighted the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test launch mission at VSFB, emphasizing launches scheduled five years in advance. Additionally, Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Commander of U.S. Space Forces – Space, underscored the base’s strategic importance and future operational goals.
Honorary Commanders Tour Firefly and NASA Facilities
On March 25, a group of honorary commanders from Vandenberg and Los Angeles Air Force Base participated in a base tour that included visits to Firefly Aerospace and NASA facilities. The program aims to strengthen community partnerships by informing local leaders about the Air and Space Force missions. Attendees engaged with Firefly staff and Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs members to gain deeper insight into Vandenberg’s collaboration with commercial partners.
VSFB Honors Chief Master Sergeants in 2025 Recognition Ceremony
Space Launch Delta 30 hosted the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony on March 28, honoring the newly selected Chief Master Sergeants. The event celebrated their promotion and dedication to upholding the highest standards of excellence within the U.S. Space Force.
As Vandenberg Space Force Base continues to evolve, these key events demonstrate its commitment to excellence in leadership, training, and community collaboration, reinforcing its pivotal role in national security and space exploration.
