VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Justin Lohman, Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs Officer, left, speaks to a local community member during an Ask Me Anything session at Lompoc Old Town Market in Lompoc, Calif., July 10, 2026. Lohman explained that Vandenberg’s launches are designated by the federal government to advance economic growth, strengthen national security, and achieve critical national space objectives. Ask Me Anything events like these present opportunities for local community members to engage with Vandenberg representatives, allowing for questions and concerns to be addressed. Two additional sessions are planned for July 31 and Aug. 14, 2026.