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CMSgt Joshua Sanders

An official studio photo of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Sanders, Space Launch Delta 30 Senior Enlisted Airman at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 3, 2026.
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CMSgt Shannan Sanchez

An official studio photo of U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif, June 3, 2026.
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Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis Jones, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, and U.S. Space Force Col. Dylan Monaghan, Space Launch Delta 30 Chief of Safety, pose with Team Vandenberg personnel at a SpaceX landing pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026. In his position, Gen.Jones oversees the preservation of combat power through the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive aviation, space, weapons and occupational safety initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, wears the Air Force Safety patch at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026. Gen. Jones was briefed on the timelines associated with each launch from the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range and how the Space Launch Delta 30 safety team regulates each space launch activity and test activity. In his position, Gen. Jones ensures the preservation of combat power through the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive aviation, space, weapons and occupational safety initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, receives a briefing from 2nd Range Operations Squadron personnel about launch operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2025. U.S. Space Force Capt. Jordan Wilde, 2 ROPS mission integration and operations flight commander, fielded questions regarding the phases of preparation before a launch. 2 ROPS provides mission integration and launch operations support to new and existing launch service providers to enable effective planning and successful launch execution. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, receives a briefing regarding the protocols Team Vandenberg follows to ensure safe launch operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2025. Vandenberg’s safety team regulates safety corridors for each launch by evaluating explosives, propellants, radiation and lasers, ensuring range users comply with the strict policies before each launch. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, receives a briefing from the Space Launch Delta 30 safety department at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026. Gen. Jones analyzed the timelines associated with launches and broke down key factors between different phases of launch schedules. Gen. Jones is in charge of the preservation of combat power through the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive aviation, space, weapons and occupational safety initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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Guardian mental health: Q&A with USSF’s director of psychological health

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kieran Dhillon, USSF director of psychological health, and U.S. Air Force Col. Ernest “Spider” Webb, medical operations and standards division chief for the USSF Medical Operations Directorate, visit Clear Space Force Station in Anderson, Alaska, January 2026. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Kieran Dhillon)
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Guardian mental health: Q&A with USSF’s director of psychological health

U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Kieran Dhillon, USSF director of psychological health, visits Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, for the third annual Guardian Arena, December 2025. The competition brought Space Force units together for a series of physical, academic, and tactical events to assess operational readiness and team performance. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kieran Dhillon)
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260602-X-IT855-1001

The Manzanita Public Charter School is set to begin construction on a $60 million project to provide renovations and additions to the school at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June, 2026. The project will be funded through a Department of War Public School on Military Installations (PSMI) grant, a California Charter School facilities grant, Lompoc Unified School District, and Manzanita Public Chart School funds. The project includes construction of a brand new state of the art kitchen which will allow Manzanita to become its own School Finance Authority and provide farm to table meals for its students, new flooring, ceiling, walls, cozy seating for students, a new HVAC system including heating and air conditioning, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)
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260602-X-IT855-1002

A banner of The Manzanita Public Charter School showcases an upcoming $60 million construction project set to provide renovations and additions to the school at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June, 2026. The project will be funded through a Department of War Public School on Military Installations (PSMI) grant, a California Charter School facilities grant, Lompoc Unified School District, and Manzanita Public Chart School funds. The project includes construction of a brand new state of the art kitchen which will allow Manzanita to become its own School Finance Authority and provide farm to table meals for its students, new flooring, ceiling, walls, cozy seating for students, a new HVAC system including heating and air conditioning, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)
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260601-X-DW038-1022

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA), right, engages with U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during a housing summit at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026. Horne provided a SLD 30 presentation describing the rapid growth of VSFB and its job to support critical national security programs, homeland defense initiatives and the integration of Space Training and Readiness Command operations and personnel pipelines. U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal convened with regional leaders, developers, and VSFB officials at the roundtable to align tactical steps for developing additional housing. The initiative aims to support the growing federal workforce and industry partners surrounding the base, building on discussions from a previous forum in 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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260601-X-DW038-1030

Community leaders and base leadership gather for a housing summit hosted by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026. The summit was held to discuss projected workforce growth sectors as Vandenberg continues to expand in mission and personnel. U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, engaged with 42 community representatives and opened the floor to answer their questions about potential workforce housing growth options. Carbajal convened with regional leaders, developers, and VSFB officials at the roundtable to align tactical steps for developing additional housing. The initiative aims to support the growing federal workforce and industry partners surrounding the base, building on discussions from a previous forum in 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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260601-X-DW038-1051

Peter Kiesecker, a housing project developer, provides remarks during a housing summit hosted by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026. U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal convened with regional leaders, developers, and VSFB officials at the roundtable to align tactical steps for developing additional housing. The initiative aims to support the growing federal workforce and industry partners surrounding the base, building on discussions from a previous forum in 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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260601-X-DW038-1059

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA), second from right, engages in a group discussion during a housing summit at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026. U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal engaged with community leaders and base representatives to look at potential workforce sector growth options. The housing summit is a collaborative conference that brings together policymakers, industry experts, developers, and community leaders to explore solutions for housing availability, affordability, and zoning reforms in communities surrounding VSFB. Carbajal convened with regional leaders, developers, and VSFB officials at the roundtable to align tactical steps for developing additional housing. The initiative aims to support the growing federal workforce and industry partners surrounding the base, building on discussions from a previous forum in 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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260601-X-DW038-1079

Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, middle left, and community representatives discuss workforce housing development in a small group discussion during a housing summit hosted by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-24th/CA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 1, 2026. Facilitators led small group discussions to bring new ideas about the projected workforce growth sectors in the county. During the summit, U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal, and U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, engaged with 42 community representatives to discuss the future of housing for the Santa Barbara county communities. Carbajal convened with regional leaders, developers, and VSFB officials at the roundtable to align tactical steps for developing additional housing. The initiative aims to support the growing federal workforce and industry partners surrounding the base, building on discussions from a previous forum in 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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260514-X-DY416-1002

U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Robert G. Duck, 2nd Space Launch Squadron National Security Space Launch (NSSL) flight mission lead, briefs a Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) tour on the launch vehicle launch support center (LVLSC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026. Duck fielded questions on the importance of flight mission leads as they support local integration for all mission partners. The responsible engineers provide mission assurance to facilitate mission success on Vandenberg and remotely at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The MCWAR is the senior school of the Marine Corps University, providing Joint Professional Military Education to selected United States officers, civilian government officials, and international military officers. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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260514-X-DY416-1006

U.S. Space Force Col. Lawrence A. “LA” Smith II, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, center, explains the levels of security around base, in cyberspace and threat detection in space from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026. Vandenberg SFB supports West Coast launch activities for the Air Force, Department of War, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, national programs and various private industry contractors. Smith explained how Vandenberg safely and effectively integrates these programs through the chain of command. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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260514-X-DY416-1003

U.S. Space Force Col. Lawrence A. “LA” Smith II, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, left, greets U.S. Marine Corps Maj. William Seibold, Marine Corps Forces, Space Command liaison officer, right, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14, 2026. Smith briefed the officers on the procedures and policies at Vandenberg. Smith explained the importance of a test and launch range for ongoing space operations. The MCWAR is the senior school of the Marine Corps University, providing Joint Professional Military Education to selected United States officers, civilian government officials, and international military officers. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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260514-X-DY416-1004

Norwegian Lt. Col. Oeyvind Berg, student of Marine Corps War College (MCWAR), releases a weather balloon at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 14 2026. The balloon captured data for the collaborative weather modelling across United States military weather stations. The balloon is a single use data collection unit that will ascend until the balloon bursts. The MCWAR is the senior school of the Marine Corps University, providing Joint Professional Military Education to selected United States officers, civilian government officials, and international military officers. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)
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