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U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, speaks during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. Sanchez hosted the Town Hall to highlight quality-of-life initiatives and provide an open forum for feedback. All SLD 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees were welcomed to attend the meeting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, middle, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, left, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, answer a question during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. Horne assured Vandenberg personnel of his commitment to providing a safe and affordable living environment. Sanchez hosted the Town Hall to highlight quality-of-life initiatives and provide an open forum for feedback. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, provides remarks during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. The Town Hall provided an open forum discussion for all SLD 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees to voice concerns to base leadership about transportation, housing, dining, recreation, or events. Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, hosted the event to follow up on recent survey responses. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Theron Berry, Air National Guard 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron commander, asks a question during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. The Town Hall provided an open forum discussion for all Space Launch Delta 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees to voice concerns to base leadership about transportation, housing, dining, recreation, or events. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions to SLD 30 leadership during the meeting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Theron Berry, Air National Guard 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron commander, asks a question during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. The Town Hall provided an open forum discussion for all Space Launch Delta 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees to voice concerns to base leadership about transportation, housing, dining, recreation, or events. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions to SLD 30 leadership during the meeting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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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 Airman 1st Class Edwin W. Amanya, right, 30th Ground Transportation operator, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 15, 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 Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, smiles during a tour of Space Launch Complex-3 with United Launch Alliance’s West Coast launch operations director, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. Zarybnisky surveyed SLC-3 for a firsthand look at the groundwork being laid for future launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, center, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, tours Space Launch Complex-3 with United Launch Alliance’s West Coast launch operations director, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Rowland, second from left, Chief of Spaceport Integration, and U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, third from left, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, discuss the modes of transportation around the Western Range at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 9, 2026. Space Systems Command’s Space Access Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) office delivers civil, commercial, and national security capabilities to orbit while providing logistical support, payload processing, and on-orbit services to mission partners operating from the Eastern and Western Ranges. Their tour included a visit to the historic Vandenberg Boathouse, which the Coast Guard once used as a maritime rescue station. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, right, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, and U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Pavel Buechter, Space Launch Delta 30 executive officer, left, depart Space Launch Complex-3 after touring the facility for a firsthand look at the groundwork being laid for future launches, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, fourth from left, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, tours Space Launch Complex-3 with Bryan Titus, second from left, United Launch Alliance’s West Coast launch operations director, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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260709-X-DY416-1007

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kyle Rowland, left, Chief of Spaceport Integration, and U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, second from left, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, discuss the modes of transportation around the Western Range at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 9, 2026. Space Systems Command’s Space Access Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) office delivers civil, commercial, and national security capabilities to orbit while providing logistical support, payload processing, and on-orbit services to mission partners operating from the Eastern and Western Ranges. Their tour included a visit to the historic Vandenberg Boathouse, which the Coast Guard once used as a maritime rescue station. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, fourth from left, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, poses in front of a mural of rockets with a tour group at Space Launch Complex-8, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Zarybnisky gained enhanced familiarity with rocket stand-up procedures and launch capabilities at SLC-8. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, sixth from left, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, discusses launches from Space Launch Complex-8, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Zarybnisky gained enhanced familiarity with rocket stand-up procedures and launch capabilities as part of a tour SLC-8. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, seventh from left, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, tours Space Launch Complex-3 with Bryan Titus, sixth from left, United Launch Alliance’s West Coast launch operations director, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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377th Test and Evaluation Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Janet Dewese, 377th Test and Evaluation Group incoming commander, delivers remarks during the group’s change-of-command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 14, 2026. Dewese emphasized the importance of the group’s Airmen, Guardians and mission partners in executing operational tests that strengthen national defense by improving the effectiveness and reliability of the United States’ strategic deterrent. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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377th Test and Evaluation Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Secrest, left, commander of the 377th Air Base Wing and Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, left, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Janet Dewese, right, 377th Test and Evaluation Group incoming commander, during the unit’s change-of-command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 14, 2026. The ceremonial passing of the guidon symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility to the incoming commander. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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377th Test and Evaluation Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Harmon, right, 377th Test and Evaluation Group outgoing commander, passes the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Secrest, left, commander of the 377th Air Base Wing and Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, during a change-of-command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 14, 2026. The passing of the guidon signifies the relinquishment of command before it is presented to the incoming commander. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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377th Test and Evaluation Group Change of Command

Airmen assigned to the 377th Test and Evaluation Group render a salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Janet Dewese, 377th Test and Evaluation Group incoming commander, during the group’s change-of-command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 14, 2026. The ceremony reaffirmed the 377th TEG’s commitment to preserving military tradition while continuing its mission of validating current and future capabilities through operational test and evaluation of intercontinental ballistic missiles in support of national security. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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377th Test and Evaluation Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Harmon, 377th Test and Evaluation Group outgoing commander, addresses attendees during the group’s change-of-command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 14, 2026. Harmon reflected on the accomplishments of the Airmen, Guardians and mission partners who advanced the 377th TEG’s mission of executing operational test and evaluation that improves the safety, reliability and effectiveness of the United States’ intercontinental ballistic missile deterrent. The ceremony recognized Harmon’s leadership while formally transferring command to U.S. Air Force Col. Janet Dewese, 377th Test and Evaluation Group incoming commander. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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