Gen. David Thompson's Visit to Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, recognized U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Murphy, Space Launch Delta 30 Inspector General planner, with a commander’s coin at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 10, 2023. The commander’s coin represents the recognition of achievement and outstanding distinction of excellence. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

U.S. Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, received a briefing from U.S. Air Force Capt. Max Rush, 30th Operations Support Squadron launch weather commander, at the Western Range Operations Control Center, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 10, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

U.S. Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, recognized U.S. Space Force Capt. Patrick Felisilda, 2nd Range Operations Readiness Squadron chief of training and evaluation, with a commander’s coin at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 10, 2023. The commander’s coin represents the recognition of achievement and outstanding distinction of excellence. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

U.S. Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, visited the 533rd Training Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on March 10, 2023. While at Vandenberg, Thompson spoke to future Guardians about the importance of global space operations, space capabilities, and the future of the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

U.S. Space Force Col. Zachary Warakomski, Combined Force Space Component Command deputy commander (right), USSF Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander (center), and USSF Chief Master Sgt. Heath Jennings, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader (left), salute the arrival of Vice Chief of Operations Gen. David D. Thompson, upon the general’s arrival at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 10, 2023. During Thompson’s visit, key areas he toured included the CFSCC operations center, SLD 30 headquarters, Western Range Operations Control Center, and the 533rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

U.S. Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, received a briefing from U.S. Space Force Col. Bryan Titus, Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander, at the Western Range Operations Control Center, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 10, 2023. The brief and tour provided the opportunity to display Vandenberg’s efforts supporting commercial launch capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)