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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta commander, center, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, right, chat with community organizers before the Elks Rodeo Parade begins in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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The Orcutt Academy High School band marches and plays music during the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif. May 30, 2026. Vandenberg and community members united together during the annual parade which featured music, dancing, and parade floats cruising down the street before the annual Military Appreciation day held on Sunday. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and his wife Emilie, ride in a historic 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix as part of the Elks Rodeo Parade held in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, and her husband Edgar, wave from the back of a historic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air as part of the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, and her husband Edgar, wave from the back of a historic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air as part of the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, and his wife Emilie, right, walk to their parade float at the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., May 30, 2026. Each year, Team Vandenberg leadership and members show out to get involved with the rodeo, highlighting the installation’s continued support for its community. This year marks 83 years of the Elks Rodeo tradition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade 2026

Published May 30, 2026
By Airman Enso Valle

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta commander, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, engaged rode in classic cars during the 2026 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade.

Vandenberg leadership is grateful for the support that local communities provide and the welcoming invitation to partake in festivities. The parade featured floats from local schools, bands, and recreational clubs. This year marks the 83rd annual Elks Rodeo.

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