VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Tech. Sgt. Daniel Garcia Javier, right, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance NCOIC, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026. Each week, the Hawk of the Week award is granted to an outstanding Guardian, Airman, or government civilian, highlighting their unique personality, workplace achievements, and contributions made to Vandenberg’s space and test launch missions.
TSgt Garcia Javier leads efforts to maintain and repair critical water and fuel infrastructure across the installation, ensuring facilities, mission areas, and launch support systems remain safe, reliable, and fully operational.
The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron provides technically sound combat engineers to build, sustain, and protect Vandenberg Space Force Base through engineering and emergency response services.