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251023-X-PR456-1087

Members of Vandenberg’s Installation Deployment Readiness Cell perform equipment check-in for personnel returning from a recent deployment at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025. The IDRC is responsible for handling all deployment actions on base, ensuring Airmen and Guardians obtain the appropriate paperwork and gear before departing to their deployed locations and supporting them upon their return. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Chris Miller, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment Mobility Warehouse technician, evaluates the condition of enhanced small arms protective insert plates checked out to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Davis, 30th Security Forces Base Defense Operations Center controller, upon his return from a deployment, at the Installation Deployment Readiness Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025. Members of the IDRC ensure that Airmen and Guardians are provided the appropriate equipment, paperwork, and preparatory information needed before deploying overseas. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Jordan Cunanan, 30th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply technician, verifies the integrity of a modular scalable vest checked out to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hayden Szalla, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance supervisor, at the Installation Deployment Readiness Cell, Vandenberg Space Force Base Calif., Oct. 23, 2025. Members of the IDRC ensure that Airmen and Guardians are provided the appropriate equipment, paperwork, and preparatory information needed before deploying overseas. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, hangs the patch frame at a patching ceremony to celebrate the NASA Sentinel-6B launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025. The patching ceremony commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the launch team that enables the mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, left, shakes hands with U.S. Space Force Capt. Jordan Wilde, 2nd Range Operations Squadron integration and operations flight commander, right, during the NASA Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025. The NASA Sentinel-6B was launched by a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4-East. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, left, Tim Dunn, NASA launch services program senior launch director, center, and Albert Sierra, NASA launch services program program manager, right, pose for a photo during the NASA Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025. Dunn was recognized for his outstanding work as the NASA launch manager for the Sentinel-6B mission.

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Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, right, poses with U.S. Air Force Capt. Travis Taylor, 30th Security Force Squadron operations and training officer, during the NASA Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025. Sentinel-6B will observe the ocean and measure sea level rise to provide insights into earth, aiming to improve weather forecasts and flood predictions, safeguard public safety, and protect coastal infrastructure. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, hands the game ball to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vanessa Hayes, 30th Security Forces Squadron visitor control center noncommissioned officer in charge, during the NASA Sentinel-6B Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025. The Sentinel-6B mission is a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col Jeremy Haines, left, 4th Space Operations Squadron commander, presents a 4 SOPS, Detachment 1 guidon during an activation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 1, 2025. The Vandenberg Tracking Station was activated as Detachment 1 under the 4 SOPS. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col Jeremy Haines, left, 4th Space Operations Squadron commander, provides remarks during the 4 SOPS, Detachment 1 activation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 1, 2025. The ceremony was held to officially recognized the transfer of responsibility of satellite command and control operations from the 148th Space Operations Squadron to 4 SOPS at Vandenberg Tracking Station. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Guardians assigned to the 4th Space Operations Squadron pose for a group photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 1, 2025. The ceremony officially recognized the transfer of responsibility of satellite command and control operations from the 148th Space Operations Squadron to 4 SOPS at Vandenberg Tracking Station. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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251030-X-DW038-1001

Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team players warm-up before a scrimmage at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11, making it to the quarter-finals and later finishing in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team players discuss tactics before a scrimmage at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup, hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11. Out of 34 Department of War teams, Vandenberg made it to the quarter-finals and later finished in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team players pose for a group photo before a scrimmage at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11. Out of 34 Department of War teams, Vandenberg made it to the quarter-finals and later finished in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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251030-X-DW038-1004

Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team players run warmups on the field before a scrimmage at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11. Out of 34 Department of War teams, Vandenberg made it to the quarter-finals and later finished in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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251030-X-DW038-1005

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Perez, 30th Security Forces Squadron specialist, dribbles a soccer ball during Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team practice at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11. Out of 34 Department of War teams, Vandenberg made it to the quarter-finals and later finished in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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251030-X-DW038-1006

Gerardo Murillo, Space Launch Delta 30 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory technician, throws a soccer ball to his teammate during a Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team practice at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced extensively before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11. Out of 34 Department of War teams, Vandenberg made it to the quarter-finals and later finished in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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251030-X-DW038-1007

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Earle, 532nd Training Squadron missile maintenance training instructor, dribbles a soccer ball during Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team practice at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11. Out of 34 Department of War teams, Vandenberg made it to the quarter-finals and later finished in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Austin Van Hoesen, 576th Flight Test Squadron flight commander, kicks a soccer ball during Vandenberg Space Force Base Hawks’ varsity soccer team practice at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025. The team practiced before competing in the Defender’s Cup hosted by JBSA-Lackland from Nov. 7-11. Out of 34 Department of War teams, Vandenberg made it to the quarter-finals and later finished in the top eight. The Defender’s Cup is the largest military soccer tournament in the country. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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251025-X-DW038-1001

A U.S. Air Force active-duty service member from Vandenberg Space Force Base meets with a veteran during the Veterans Stand Down event at Santa Maria Fairgrounds, Calif., Oct. 25, 2025. Active duty military members connected with veterans, ate breakfast together and assisted veterans as they received haircuts, clothes, among other amenities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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