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  • U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command commander, and Mrs. Debbie Schiess, attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall in Solvang, Calif., May 29, 2023. General Schiess gave the keynote speech to over 200 attendees that included veterans from the Global War on Terrorism, Vietnam, Korea and even one veteran from WWII. The ceremony also included the raising on the American Flag by a local Cub Scouts group and a laying of a wreath with a Gold Star family member. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

    Solvang Memorial Day Ceremony 2023

    U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command commander, and Mrs. Debbie Schiess, attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall in Solvang, Calif., May 29, 2023. Schiess gave the keynote speech to over 200 attendees that included veterans from the Global War on Terrorism, Vietnam, Korea and even one veteran from WWII. The ceremony also included the raising on the American Flag by a local Cub Scouts group and a laying of a wreath with a Gold Star family member.
  • U.S. Space Force Col. Bryan Titus gives a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony in Santa Maria, Calif., May 29, 2023. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

    Santa Maria Memorial Day Ceremony 2023

    Leadership from Team Vandenberg gave speeches to communities in the surrounding area in honor of Memorial Day.
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cherise Mosley, Space Launch Delta 30 Senior Enlisted Airman, gives a speech during a Memorial Day event at Lompoc Cemetery in Lompoc, Calif., May 29, 2023. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

    Lompoc Memorial Day Ceremony 2023

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cherise Mosley, Space Launch Delta 30 Senior Enlisted Airman, gives a speech during a Memorial Day event at Lompoc Cemetery in Lompoc, Calif., May 29, 2023. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)
  • U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Heath Jennings, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, gives a speech during a Memorial Day event at Guadalupe Cemetery in Guadalupe, Calif., May 29, 2023. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kadielle Shaw)

    Guadalupe Memorial Day Ceremony 2023

    U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Heath Jennings, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, gives a speech during a Memorial Day event at Guadalupe Cemetery in Guadalupe, Calif., May 29, 2023. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States.
  • U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers a Memorial Day speech at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 29, 2023. Long spoke on remembering and honoring the men and women who died in service for our nation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

    Santa Barbara Memorial Day Ceremony 2023

    U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers a Memorial Day speech at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 29, 2023. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States.
  • U.S. Space Force Major Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command commander, left, U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, middle, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Heath Jennings, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo during Space Launch Delta 30's second birthday celebration. During his remarks, Col. Long expressed appreciation for the members of SLD 30 and reminded them about the crucial role they play in national security. He highlighted that the base conducted 19 launches in 2022, which were the most at the base in 26 years, and that this year over 30 launches are scheduled. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

    Space Launch Delta 30 Celebrates its 2nd Birthday

    Members of Team Vandenberg gathered at the Pacific Coast Club May 12, 2023, to celebrate Space Launch Delta 30's 2nd birthday!
  • U.S. Space Force Col. Rob Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives closing remarks at the end of SLD 30's bi-annual Hawkulture Day on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 18, 2023. The Vandenberg SFB Hawk's COVE organized thedays events, which promoted the culture of caring for fellow Airmen and Space Force Guardians. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

    Hawkulture Day 2023

    Space Launch Delta 30 held their bi-annual Hawkulture Day on May, 18, 2023. The Vandenberg SFB Hawk's COVE organized the days events, which promoted the culture of caring for fellow Airmen and Space Force Guardians.
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    VANDENBERG LEADERSHIP TO SPEAK DURING MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES

    Members of the community are invited to hear Team Vandenberg leadership speak at the following Memorial Day ceremonies, Monday, May 29, 2023:
  • TSgt. Christopher Gray, 30th Security Forces flight sergeant, briefs the class on safety precautions to practice during the excellence competition at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 16, 2023. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support while allowing law enforcement, survivors and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

    30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Hosted an Excellence Competition

    The 30th Security Forces Squadron hosted the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance team Elementary Rifle and Pistol Excellence in Competition match during National Police Week at the base firing range at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 16-17, 2023.
  • TSgt. Kevin Pedraza, 30th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist greets and speaks with people that visits the Language Enabled Airmen Program table during the Around the World passport event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023. The Language Enabled Airmen Program table showcased information about the cross-cultural program for service members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

    American Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Around the World Passport Event

    In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Vandenberg hosted an “Around the World'' event at the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 19, 2023.
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