The 2023 Vandenberg Gala

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks at the Vandenberg Gala at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. During the event, Shoemaker celebrated 75 years of Vandenberg history under both services, along with the men and women of Vandenberg, local civic leaders and Honorary Commanders. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The 2023 Vandenberg Gala

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, Peterson Space Force command senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Space Command, speaks at the Vandenberg Gala at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. Simmons visited Vandenberg and briefed the 533d Training Squadron on the installation as well as attended the gala. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The 2023 Vandenberg Gala

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks to attendees of the Vandenberg Gala at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. The volunteers and committee chairs organized the event, celebrating 75 years of Vandenberg history under both services. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The 2023 Vandenberg Gala

Published Oct. 25, 2023
By Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley
Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs

SANTA MARIA, Calif. --

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader, speaks at the Vandenberg Gala at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria in Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. The gala brought together base leadership, Vandenberg service members, local civic leaders, and honorary commanders to celebrate 75 years of Vandenberg history under both military branches.