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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, right, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, stands next to Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, left, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, during Hawk Connection Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 18, 2026. Horne attended the event to show support for Airmen and Guardians competing at the squadron level. Hawk Connection Day bridges working relationships with the members on the installation through active participation in friendly competitions and games. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Capt. Brian Burris, Space Launch Delta 30 chaplain, tosses a bean bag during Hawk Connection Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 18, 2026. Burris attended the event to show support for Airmen and Guardians while they competed against each other at the squadron level. Twice a year, VSFB hosts a morale day for personnel to participate in team-building exercises, connect with each other, and continue supporting the mission together. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg personnel compete during Hawk Connection Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 18, 2026. Personnel connected through sports, food and conversations. VSFB holds Hawk Connection days to improve moral and cohesiveness of Vandenberg service members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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A member of Delta Staff Agency for Space Launch Delta 30 runs toward a medicine ball during Hawk Connection Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 18, 2026. The member threw the medicine ball during an athletic competition. Hawk Connection Day strengthens relationships among installation personnel through friendly competitions and games. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Spc. 3 Frank Clark, 630th Cyberspace Squadron cyber defense operator, flips a tire during a Hawk Connection Day event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 18, 2026. Clark competed during the athletic competitions held between the Space Launch Delta 30 squadrons. Hawk Connection Day strengthens relationships among installation personnel through friendly competitions and games. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Members of the 30th Medical Group Health Promotion Team bring produce to lunch during Hawk Connection Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 18, 2026. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Johnson, Space Launch Delta 30 first sergeant, grabbed an orange and thanked the Health Promotion Team for its support. VSFB holds Hawk Connection days to improve morale and strengthen cohesiveness of service members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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2026 Hawk Connection Day

Published May 18, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes
Space Launch Delta 30

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

Space Launch Delta 30 hosted a Hawk Connection Day May 18th, 2026. Personnel connected through sports, food and conversations. VSFB holds Hawk Connection days to improve moral and cohesiveness of Vandenberg service members.

Col. Horne and Chief Sanchez attended, engaging with Airmen and Guardians the entire day.

Members of the 30th Medical Group Health Promotion Team brought produce during the lunch break.

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