Media Mixup at Vandenberg Space Force Base | Bakersfield News

Reporters and military personnel got caught in a tense security scare at Vandenberg Space Force Base after being mistaken for unauthorized “gate runners” — despite having official invites. Guns were drawn, hands raised, and chaos erupted as the convoy moved before credentials were fully verified, exposing a critical coordination gap. With Vandenberg hosting high-stakes launches for the Space Force, Air Force, NASA, and SpaceX, security is paramount — yet even invited guests faced unexpected drama. In response, Colonel James T. Horne the Third has ordered a full review of media access protocols to prevent future mishaps, reminding everyone that even with clearance, miscommunication can escalate quickly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59b5b279886cdfc4