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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during an opening ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. “We remember the firefighters, the police officers, the EMTs, and the countless citizens who displayed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable chaos on that terrible day,” said Col. Horne. Following the ceremony, participants embarked on a 24-hour ruck march to honor the weight of history and the sacrifices made to defend freedom. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cristian Hacker, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, speaks during an opening ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The opening ceremony preceded a 24-hour long memorial ruck event, where Vandenberg Airmen and Guardians will take one hour shifts to ensure 24 hours of continuous rucking. The ruck march, symbolic of the burden carried by those who protect the nation, served as a poignant reminder of the responsibility to preserve America’s way of life. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cayden Brobst rings a bell during a ruck march at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. Brobst rang the bell three times to commence a 9/11 memorial ruck march event that will run for 24 continuous hours. The three bell rings signify the final alarm for a fallen firefighter. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)
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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, center, and to his right, Chief Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers, SLD 30 senior enlisted airmen, lead a 9/11 memorial ruck march event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The ruck march, symbolic of the burden carried by those who protect the nation, served as a poignant reminder of the responsibility to preserve America’s way of life. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen march during a 9/11 memorial ruck event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The ruck march, symbolic of the burden carried by those who protect the nation, served as a poignant reminder of the responsibility to preserve America’s way of life. “Let the weight on your backs be a reminder of the weight of history, the weight of responsibility, the weight of remembrance, and the weight of freedom and sacrifice required to defend and protect our beloved country,” said Col. James Horne III, commander of Space Launch Delta 30. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)
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Axel, a retired military working dog, enjoys his well- earned retirement at Wall Beach on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2025. After an illustrious eight-year career with the 52nd Security Forces Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Axel retired on July 25, 2025, having logged more than 60,000 working hours, including 50,000 hours dedicated to explosive detection. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military dog handler and Axel’s seventh handler, sees retirement as more than just a time for rest—it’s a chance for Axel to enjoy the peace he spent his career protecting. “Whether it’s chewing on his Kong or chasing a herding ball, Axel loves to play,” Nelson said. “His favorite thing in the world is getting his toy and being pet at the same time.” (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military dog handler, poses with his military working dog, Axel, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2023. Axel retired from service as a military working dog, July 25, 2025, from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, after an impressive career spanning more than 60,000 working hours, including 50,000 hours dedicated to explosive detection. Nelson, Axel’s seventh handler, sees Axel’s retirement as not just a time for rest, but an opportunity for Axel to enjoy the peace he spent his career
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Axel, a retired military working dog, poses with his new best friend, Shelby, at Wall Beach on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2025. After serving for eight years at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Axel retired on July 25, 2025, and was adopted by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Troy Nelson, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military dog trainer and Axel’s seventh handler. “Military working dog handlers form incredible bonds with their dogs,” Nelson said. “We train hard, work hard, and play hard together every single day—it’s a partnership unlike any other.” (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military dog trainer, second from right, sits with military working dog Axel during the annual Fritzlar International K9 seminar at Fritzlar German Army Base, Germany, July 11, 2023. Axel retired from service as a military working dog, July 25, 2025, from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and was adopted by Nelson, who was his seventh handler. While in service, Axel participated in 18 U.S. Secret Service missions in partnership with his eight handlers. (Courtesy photo)
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Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Teams, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

From left to right, Ryanne Pritchard Bee, Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, Julie Howar, Point Blue Conservation Science, and Kadi Erickson, International Bird Rescue, celebrate a successful return of four rehabilitated juvenile Pigeon Guillemots to the wild at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif, Aug. 6, 2025. The release reflects the power of connected partnerships in protecting California’s coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Teams, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

A juvenile Pigeon Guillemot recently released after rehabilitation perches on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. The Vandenberg SFB environmental team works with conservation partners like Point Blue Conservation Science to track the success of seabird and shorebird species across the base to help guide habitat protection efforts. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Teams, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

A juvenile Pigeon Guillemot takes flight after rehabilitation and was released at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. Vandenberg SFB’s environmental team works closely with conservation partners like Point Blue Conservation Science, to monitor seabird populations annually. This data informs ecosystem management and supports conservation of both common and special status species. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Teams, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

Two juvenile Pigeon Guillemots take their first steps back into the wild after being released at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. Considered a common seabird species, Pigeon Guillemots are important indicators of ocean health and play a key role in the coastal ecosystem. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Teams, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

Rehabilitated juvenile Pigeon Guillemots rest in a transport enclosure ahead of their release at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. The birds were rescued by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network after being found contaminated with oil and treated by International Bird Rescue and cleared for return to their coastal habitat as part of a multi-agency effort to support seabird populations. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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Vandenberg Partners with Local Conservation Teams, Releases Pigeon Guillemots on Base

A conservation team walks toward a coastal release site at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., to return four rehabilitated juvenile Pigeon Guillemots to the wild, Aug. 6, 2025. The coordinated effort, supported by Vandenberg’s environmental team, International Bird Rescue, and Point Blue Conservation Science, highlights ongoing collaboration to protect marine wildlife and ecosystems. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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From left to right, Ryanne Pritchard Bee, Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, Julie Howar, Point Blue Conservation Science, and Kadi Erickson, International Bird Rescue, celebrate a successful return of four rehabilitated juvenile Pigeon Guillemots to the wild at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif, Aug. 6, 2025. The release reflects the power of connected partnerships in protecting California’s coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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250806-X-HB409-1039

A juvenile Pigeon Guillemot recently released after rehabilitation perches on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. The Vandenberg SFB environmental team works with conservation partners like Point Blue Conservation Science to track the success of seabird and shorebird species across the base to help guide habitat protection efforts. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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250806-X-HB409-1039

A juvenile Pigeon Guillemot takes flight after rehabilitation and was released at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. Vandenberg SFB’s environmental team works closely with conservation partners like Point Blue Conservation Science, to monitor seabird populations annually. This data informs ecosystem management and supports conservation of both common and special status species. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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250806-X-HB409-1039

Two juvenile Pigeon Guillemots take their first steps back into the wild after being released at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. Considered a common seabird species, Pigeon Guillemots are important indicators of ocean health and play a key role in the coastal ecosystem. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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250806-X-HB409-1039

Rehabilitated juvenile Pigeon Guillemots rest in a transport enclosure ahead of their release at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025. The birds were rescued by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network after being found contaminated with oil and treated by International Bird Rescue and cleared for return to their coastal habitat as part of a multi-agency effort to support seabird populations. The Department of the Air Force has been monitoring special status plant and wildlife species at Vandenberg for several decades with launch-specific monitoring occurring since the early 1980’s. Vandenberg has a dedicated environmental team of more than 40 personnel continuing that monitoring process and surveying natural resource resilience. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)
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