Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on August 19

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ellen Coltrane, right, 30th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 19, 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. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on August 19

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Vivek Manja, right, Military Family Readiness Center transition assistance program manager, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 19, 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. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)

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Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on August 19

Published Aug. 19, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes
Space Launch Delta 30

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

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.