VANDENBERG AFB
SPACE FORCE
VANDENBERG AFB
SPACE FORCE
Vandenberg AFB
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Welcome to Vandenberg AFB (now Vandenberg Space Force Base) in the heart of sunny California. The one thing you will certainly not have to worry about here is the weather. It’s extremely comfortable on base all year round. The sun is out the majority of the time and the skies are blue. The base itself covers 22 square miles. Almost 4,000 people live on base and over 15,000 servicemen and civilians work here. And there’s plenty to do around Vandenberg, so don’t expect to get bored at all while you’re here. There are countless possibilities for entertainment or quiet contemplation just outside o...
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