Vandenberg Space Force Base Hosts Mission Update Speaker Series in Lompoc

Vandenberg Space Force Base is excited to announce the first event in its community speaker series “Mission Update,” taking place Friday, Feb. 20, from 4-6 p.m.at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center in Lompoc.

This event is part of a broader effort to engage with local communities, provide updates on Vandenberg’s mission, and address questions about sonic booms and their impacts.

“Mission update” will feature Col. James T. Horne III, Commander of Space Launch Delta 30, and Dr. Kent Gee, Brigham Young University Physics Department and lead researcher for the ECOBOOM study, who will provide insights into Vandenberg’s operations, its critical role in national defense, and ongoing efforts to mitigate sonic boom impacts on the surrounding communities.

“Vandenberg Space Force Base is proud to be a vital part of the Central Coast community. This speaker series is an opportunity to share updates on our mission, address community concerns, and strengthen the partnership we have with our neighbors,” Col. Horne said.  “We look forward to an open and productive dialogue.”

Event Details:

• Date: Friday Feb. 20
• Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center, 1120 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA
• Admission: Free and open to the public

This event is the first in a series of community engagements, with future sessions planned in cities across Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.  Details will be provided when available. Each event will focus on Vandenberg’s mission updates and topics of local interest, fostering transparency and collaboration with the Central Coast community.

For more information on VSFB or Space Launch Delta 30, contact SLD 30 Public Affairs at (805)606-3595 or SLD30.PA.workflow@us.af.mil.