30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, gives remarks during the 30 CONS change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony represents the seamless transition of full authority and responsibilities from one commanding officer to another. As the new commander, Arruda’s responsibilities include overseeing the 30 CONS to ensure it effectively supports the mission of enabling assured access to space through agile, innovative, and mission-focused business solutions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, right, to take command of 30 CONS during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony represents the seamless transition of full authority and responsibilities from one commanding officer to another. As the new commander, Arruda’s responsibilities include overseeing the 30 CONS to ensure it effectively supports the mission of enabling assured access to space through agile, innovative, and mission-focused business solutions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Spear, 30th Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, right, passes the guidon to U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, to relinquish command of 30 CONS to U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony represents the seamless transition of full authority and responsibilities from one commanding officer to another. As the new commander, Arruda’s responsibilities include overseeing the 30 CONS to ensure it effectively supports the mission of enabling assured access to space through agile, innovative, and mission-focused business solutions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, congratulates U.S. Air Force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, right, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony represents the seamless transition of full authority and responsibilities from one commanding officer to another. As the new commander, Arruda’s responsibilities include overseeing the 30 CONS to ensure it effectively supports the mission of enabling assured access to space through agile, innovative, and mission-focused business solutions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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30th Contracting Squadron Change of Command

Published June 21, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Spear, 30th Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 30 CONS to U.S. Air force Maj. Corey Arruda, 30th Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. A change of command ceremony represents the seamless transition of full authority and responsibilities from one commanding officer to another. As the new commander, Arruda’s responsibilities include overseeing the 30 CONS to ensure it effectively supports the mission of enabling assured access to space through agile, innovative, and mission-focused business solutions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Olga Houtsma)