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Space Launch Delta 30

Space Launch Delta 30
Emblem of Space Launch Delta 30
Founded19 November 1991; 32 years, 5 months
15 May 1964 (as Air Force Western Test Range)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeSpace wing
RoleSpace launch
Part ofSpace Systems Command
HeadquartersVandenberg Space Force Base, California, U.S.
Mascot(s)Hawks
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Air Force Organization Excellence Award[1]
Websitewww.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil
Commanders
CommanderCol Mark A. Shoemaker
Vice Commander for OperationsCol Kris Barcomb[2]
Vice Commander for SupportCol Michael Hunsberger[3]
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Heath L. Jennings[4]
Insignia
Guidon

Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) is a United States Space Force space launch delta[clarification needed] assigned to Space Systems Command and headquartered at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The Space Launch Delta 30 is responsible for all space launch operations from the west coast, which includes all polar launches. It manages the Western Range and launch activities for the Space Force, Department of Defense, NASA, and other private space corporations. The Space Launch Delta 30 also supports test and evaluation launches of the U.S. Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missile force.

  1. ^ "30 Space Wing (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Colonel Kris E. Barcomb". www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 20 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Colonel Michael G. Hunsberger". www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 20 August 2021.
  4. ^ https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/Portals/18/documents/BIOS/CMSgt_Heath_Jennings_Bio_Jul22.pdf?ver=Pr7AFBOQi3KRRvYua_O89g%3d%3d Archived 20 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]