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First USSF Basic Military Training graduates arrive at Vandenberg AFB

30th Space Wing Public Affairs / Published December 30, 2020

Photo of new enlistees at a U.S. Space Force Birthday event
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New U.S. Space Force enlistees and recent graduates of Basic Military Training are recognized during a U.S. Space Force birthday ceremony Dec. 11, 2020 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. These new Space Force Professionals, who arrived at Vandenberg AFB earlier in the day, represent the first USSF graduates from Basic Military Training who will continue their education with Space Systems Operations training at the 533rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Peterson)

New USSF enlistees arriving at Vandenberg AFB airfield
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New U.S. Space Force enlisted recruits are greeted by members of the 533rd Training Squadron Dec. 11, 2020, upon their arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. These Space Force Professionals represent the first USSF graduates from Basic Military Training who will continue their education with Space Systems Operations training at the 533rd TRS. (Courtesy photo)

New USSF enlistees arriving at Vandenberg AFB airfield
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New U.S. Space Force enlisted recruits are greeted by members of the 533rd Training Squadron Dec. 11, 2020, upon their arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. These Space Force Professionals represent the first USSF graduates from Basic Military Training who will continue their education with Space Systems Operations training at the 533rd TRS. (Courtesy photo)

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Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing commander, introduces a cadre of seven U.S. Space Force enlistees during a U.S. Space Force birthday ceremony Dec. 11, 2020 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. These new Space Force Professionals, who arrived at Vandenberg AFB earlier in the day, represent the first USSF graduates from Basic Military Training who will continue their education with Space Systems Operations training at the 533rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Peterson)

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New U.S. Space Force enlistees view a display of memorabilia to be sealed in a time capsule during a U.S. Space Force birthday ceremony Dec. 11, 2020 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. These new Space Force Professionals, who just arrived at Vandenberg AFB earlier in the day, represent the first USSF graduates from Basic Military Training who will continue their education with Space Systems Operations training at the 533rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Peterson)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --

New U.S. Space Force enlisted recruits, fresh from graduating Basic Military Training, arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base on Dec. 11, 2020. These Space Force Professionals represent the first USSF graduates from BMT who will continue their education with Space Systems Operation technical training at the 533rd Training Squadron at Vandenberg AFB. After their arrival, the new recruits attended and were recognized during a U.S. Space Force birthday event held later the same day.