Regional Economic Action Coalition Visits Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, Tom Stevens, SLD 30 executive director, members from the Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH), government officials and representatives from academia met Sept. 15, 2023, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. In addition to conversations about the Central Coast’s space capabilities and creating an advanced spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base, the group also discussed housing, workforce development and education partnerships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Regional Economic Action Coalition Visits Vandenberg

Jenelle Osborne, Lompoc mayor, participates in group discussion at the Pacific Coast Club on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 15, 2023. Osborne visited the base, along with members from the Regional Economic Action Coalition, government officials and representatives from academia to have conversations about the Central Coast’s space capabilities and creating an advanced spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The group also discussed housing, workforce development and education partnerships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Regional Economic Action Coalition Visits Vandenberg

Tom Stevens, Space Launch Delta 30 executive director, and Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH) members listen to a presentation during a luncheon Sept. 15, 2023, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The base hosted members from REACH, government officials and representatives from academia to explore strategies for elevating the Central Coast’s space capabilities and establishing a cutting-edge spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The group also discussed housing, workforce development and education partnerships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Regional Economic Action Coalition Visits Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, briefs the SLD 30 mission to the Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH), government officials and representatives from academia during a luncheon Sept. 15, 2023, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The visit brought them closer together to explore strategies for elevating the Central Coast’s space capabilities and establishing a cutting-edge spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The group also discussed housing, workforce development and education partnerships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Regional Economic Action Coalition Visits Vandenberg

Melissa James, Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH) president and CEO, offers remarks during a luncheon Sept. 15, 2023, at the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. The base hosted members from REACH, government officials and representatives from academia to explore strategies for elevating the Central Coast’s space capabilities and establishing a cutting-edge spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The group also discussed housing, workforce development and education partnerships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Regional Economic Action Coalition Visits Vandenberg

Published Oct. 12, 2023
By Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw
Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, Tom Stevens, SLD 30 executive director, members from the Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH), government officials and representatives from academia met Sept. 15, 2023, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. In addition to conversations about the Central Coast’s space capabilities and creating an advanced spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base, the group also discussed housing, workforce development and education partnerships. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)