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250708-X-HB409-2032

U.S. Air Force Major Michael Estacion, 30th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, addresses attendees of the 30 OMRS change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Estacion will be succeeding U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marcus Boone, who held command of the 30 OMRS since June 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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250708-X-HB409-2032

U.S. Air Force Major Michael Estacion, incoming 30th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, receives the30 OMRS guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Joi Dozier, 30th Medical Group commander, during the 30 OMRS change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. The passing of the guidon signifies the transfer of command from one member to the next, ringing in a new era at the unit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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250708-X-HB409-2032

U.S. Air Force Col. Joi Dozier, 30th Medical Group commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marcus Boone, outgoing 30th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, during the 30 OMRS change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Boone relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Major Michael Estacion. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, incoming Space Launch Delta 30 commander, renders his first salute to Vandenberg members during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Horne assumed command of SLD 30, succeeding U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, incoming Space Launch Delta 30 commander, receives the SLD 30 guidon from U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Horne assumed command of SLD 30, succeeding U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents the SLD 30 guidon to U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. After 2 years of faithful service leading SLD 30 and Vandenberg SFB, his command was succeeded by that of U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, speaks during the Space Launch Delta 30 Change of Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. As the presiding officer, Garrant highlighted the duties of a Delta commander and Shoemaker's achievements during his time leading SLD 30. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, incoming Space Launch Delta 30 commander, receives the SLD 30 guidon from U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Horne assumed command of SLD 30, succeeding U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 outgoing commander, speaks during the Space Launch Delta 30 Change of Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Shoemaker spoke about the impact a commander has, some of the SLD 30 achievements during his time as commander, and the impact being the SLD 30 commander had on him personally. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

Mary Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 outgoing commander’s spouse, holds flowers that were presented to her during the Space Launch Delta 30 Change of Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. The flowers signified a thank-you from SLD 30 for her contributions and sacrifice in providing care and support for SLD 30 service members and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

Mary Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 outgoing commander’s spouse, holds flowers that were presented to her during the Space Launch Delta 30 Change of Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. The flowers signify a thank-you to Mary from SLD 30 for her many contributions and care taken to improve the lives of service members and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, receives the Space Launch Delta 30 guidon from U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, SLD 30 outgoing commander, during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Shoemaker relinquished command to U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 incoming commander. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, left, and U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 outgoing commander, right, clap for U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, SLD 30 incoming commander, during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. During the ceremony, Shoemaker relinquished command to Horne as he assumed command of SLD 30. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, incoming Space Launch Delta 30 commander, renders his first salute to Vandenberg members during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Horne assumed command of SLD 30, succeeding U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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SLD 30 Change of Command 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, outgoing Space Launch Delta 30 commander, renders a final salute to a formation during the SLD 30 change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2025. Shoemaker relinquished command to U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, incoming SLD 30 commander. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Quijas)

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Col. James Horne III

Col James T. Horne III is the Commander, Space Launch Delta 30.

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Col. Mark Shoemaker's Retirement

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 3, 2025. Shoemaker thanked his family, friends, mentors, and coworkers for helping him complete his 28 years of honorable service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Col. Mark Shoemaker's Retirement

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, presents a retirement certificate to U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during Shoemaker’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 3, 2025. Shoemaker served 28 years, initially in the U.S. Air Force, and later transitioned to the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Col. Mark Shoemaker's Retirement

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, presents a certificate of appreciation to Mary Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander’s spouse, during a retirement ceremony for Col. Mark Shoemaker at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 3, 2025. Schiess was the presiding official during the ceremony, outlining Shoemaker's career and achievements during his speech. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Col. Mark Shoemaker's Retirement

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander, presents certificates of appreciation to the daughters of U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during Shoemaker’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 3, 2025. Shoemaker’s daughters were honored during the ceremony as a tribute to the sacrifices a service member’s family endures. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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