Reporters and military duo held at gunpoint by security at US space force base
Officers reportedly believed invitees were trying to make unauthorized entry on to Vandenberg base in California
TL;DR
- Five reporters and two military members were detained at gunpoint at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The incident occurred ahead of an invitation-only groundbreaking event.
- Security officers believed the group was attempting unauthorized entry.
- Reporters from Noozhawk and KEYT were among those detained.
- The military members were handcuffed and placed in base vehicles.
- Civilians were ordered to sit on a curb and held for over 30 minutes.
- A Space Launch Delta 30 spokesperson cited a breakdown in communication and increased unauthorized entry attempts as reasons for the security measure.
- Noozhawk's editor expressed hope for a conversation with base leadership to prevent future occurrences.