LOMPOC, Calif. -- Leadership from U.S. Space Forces – Space and Space Launch Delta 30 participate in the Lompoc Flower Festival parade and celebrated America's 250th birthday in Lompoc, California, June 27, 2026.
Vandenberg Honor Guard members led the way during the parade as the festival began. Many floats featured in the parade were designed by local organizations and featured flowers and other natural materials.
Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Kyle C. Paul, United States Space Command’s deputy Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, U.S. Space Forces – Space command senior enlisted leader, Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, and their spouses participated and waved at attendees in the crowd.