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U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony in Santa Maria, Calif., May 27, 2024. Team Vandenberg leadership participated in Memorial Day ceremonies alongside community members in Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, Guadalupe and Santa Barbara. Collectively they paid tribute to the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service and defense of our nation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)