Vandenberg SFB

The Space Launch Delta 30 mission is to: “Provide agile, responsive and resilient spaceport, test range, and installation capabilities for the nation”

Our vision: Unconstrained space launch and test event capability form the Department of the Air Force's base of choice"

Strategic Drivers: Capacity-Agility-Responsiveness-Resilience

Strategic Objectives:

1. Ensure Spaceport and Test Range Mission Success
2. Support our Installation Mission Partners
3. Improve Quality of Life for the Workforce and Families
4. Digital Transformation and Innovation

Due to its past as an Army and Navy training base, unexploded ammunition may be found on the base. It is important to inform family members and guests to not touch anything that looks suspicious and to report it to Explosive Ordinance Disposal at 805-605-1374, during duty hours, or 805-606-9961 during non-duty hours. This information is briefed at the Newcomer's Orientation, and spouses are encouraged to attend.

Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a concern. There is a state-wide quarantine on the harvesting of some shellfish (especially mussels, clams, and oysters) from all California beaches, including those at VSFB, from at least May 1st to Oct 31st each year. This quarantine is in effect because small ocean micro-organisms (dinoflagellates) produce a toxin, especially during the warmer summer months. This nerve toxin is not destroyed by cooking. Eating shellfish containing the poison (even a single shellfish) can result in fatal illness.

Passports and Visas

If required, ensure member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Member and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out-process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.

These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships to the military members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.

Snowy Plover nesting season

Vandenberg beaches close Mar. 1 to Sept. 30 as nesting season begins for the western snowy plover. To aid the species' recovery, portions of Vandenberg's beaches are closed and access is restricted during the bird's nesting season.

Beach rules include:

• Keep out of posted closed beach and dune areas
• No littering
• No pets
• No camping
• No beach fires
• No fireworks
• No kite flying
• No feeding wildlife
• No horses or ATV's (except for authorized enforcement personnel)

Vandenberg Space Force Base has closed the restricted sections of Surf, Wall and Minuteman Beaches on March 1 in observance of the Western Snowy Plover breeding season. Certain areas of each beach will remain open for recreational access; however, it is imperative beachgoers know the boundaries and ensure they do not violate the restricted areas. Multiple violations will result in beach closures.

It is extremely important to understand that restricted area boundaries extend from the posted signs all the way down to the waterline and beyond. These beach restrictions are enforced annually on all three beaches from March 1 through Sept. 30 to protect the western snowy plover, listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, and its nesting habitat.

• Unexploded ammunition may be found on the base. It is important to inform family members and guests to not touch anything that looks suspicious and to report it to Explosive Ordinance Disposal at 805-605-1374, during duty hours, or 805-606-9961 during non-duty hours.
• Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a concern. There is a state-wide quarantine on the harvesting of some shellfish (especially mussels, clams, and oysters) from all California beaches, including those at VAFB, from at least May 1st to Oct 31st each year. This quarantine is in effect because small ocean micro-organisms (dinoflagellates) produce a toxin, especially during the warmer summer months. This nerve toxin is not destroyed by cooking. Eating shellfish containing the poison (even a single shellfish) can result in fatal illness.
• The Airman & Family Readiness Center offers complimentary wireless capability. Use your laptop anywhere in the facility.
• Additionally, The Military & Family Readiness Center has 4 commercial (non-LAN) computers for your use.

Vandenberg Fire Danger: Vandenberg has a dry climate with rainfall generally occurring in the months of October-April. Due to this dry climate, fire is an increasingly year-round issue on the base and in the local community. Be aware of your surroundings and have a plan to evacuate in an emergency.