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From left to right, U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, Master Sgt. Gregory Mitchell, SLD 30 All Domain Command and Control superintendent, Tech. Sgt. A’keeta Chichester, SLD 30 Chapel Operations non-commissioned officer in charge, and Tech. Sgt. Keyshawn Everett, 30th Medical Group executive assistant, pose for a photo during an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. Mitchell, Chichester, and Everett were awarded the Air and Space Achievement medal for their part in the installation's food and necessities distribution initiative. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, recognizes Drake Bryner, right, during an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. Bryner, from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, earned the Space Force Association Space Power Excellence - Cyber Operations award in the civilian category. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses base members during an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. Base personnel asked questions directly to Col. Horne during a Q&A session at the conclusion of the all call. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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250120-F-IT855-1006

U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses base members during an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. Horne delivered words of appreciation and encouragement to base members for their contributions to Vandenberg’s successes in 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, and Emily Casarez, 30th Medical Group health promotion manager, right, smile for a photo during an all call at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026. Casarez assisted in the installation’s food and necessities distribution initiative. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Vandenberg Announces New Strategic Plan

A new Space Launch Delta 30 logo adding the SLD 30 Strategic Plan priorities. (U.S. Space Force Graphic by Michael Peterson)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Colin Connor, Director of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Site Activation Task Force, Brig. Gen. William Rogers, Air Force ICBM Program Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Glenn Harris, Air Force Global Strike Command Director of Operations and Communications, and OSI Special Agent Lee Russ, Executive Director of the Office of Special Projects and Department of the Air Force Special Access Program Security Director, engage in discussion outside the AVE Processing Facility during a General Officer Steering Group ICBM familiarization tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. The tour showcased critical infrastructure and collaborative efforts supporting the transition from the legacy Minuteman III to the LGM-35A Sentinel system, emphasizing Vandenberg SFB's key role in strengthening the nation’s strategic deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Suzanne Lamar, Site Activation Task Force Detachment 9 commander, briefs General Officer Steering Group attendees during a tour of the Sentinel Stage Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. Lamar, who leads the transition from the Minuteman III to the Sentinel system at Vandenberg SFB, emphasized the program's importance, stating, "The Sentinel program represents more than just a technological upgrade; it's a recommitment to the nation's nuclear deterrence strategy. This isn't just about replacing missiles. It's about ensuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of our nuclear deterrent for generations to come." As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

Attendees of a General Officer Steering Group tour the LGM-35A Sentinel munitions storage igloos at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. The tour offered a comprehensive overview of the facilities and operations that underpin the nation's strategic deterrence mission, showcasing the vital role Vandenberg SFB plays in ensuring readiness and supporting the transition from the Minuteman III to the advanced Sentinel system. The Sentinel program represents a significant leap forward in maintaining the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) architecture, reinforcing the nation's commitment to a robust nuclear deterrence strategy. As the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system, Vandenberg SFB's Western Range will continue to play a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Hosts General Officers Steering Group Tour

Attendees of a General Officer Steering Group tour the construction site of a Sentinel Stage Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. The LGM-35A Sentinel marks a pivotal advancement in U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile deterrent capabilities, as the Air Force transitions from the legacy Minuteman III system. Vandenberg SFB's Western Range plays a critical role as the primary testing ground for the Air Force Global Strike Command's next-generation ICBM architecture, reinforcing the nation's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Participants pose for a photo with Santa during a bicycle giveaway by Village Dirtbag Cycling for the holidays in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. Every participant had the opportunity to take a photo with Santa during the event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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Members from Village Dirtbags Cycling pose for a group in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The group partnered with Main Street Cycles and the 30th Force Support Squadron’s Military and Family Readiness Center, giving away bicycles and safety equipment to families of military members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, greets members of Village Dirtbag Cycling at this years’ bicycle giveaway event in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. This was the 18th annual giveaway for this event with the mission to provide bikes and helmets to the Vandenberg community. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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Samuel Shoffner gets a helmet fitting during a bicycle giveaway event in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. All recipients of a bike for this giveaway were required by the host organization Village Dirtbag Cycling to receive a bike helmet with proper fitting as a safety precaution. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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Liberty Partridge, member of Village Dirtbag Cycling inspects a helmet for an attendee during a bicycle giveaway for military family members in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. The helmet inspection ensures the safety of its user when operating a bicycle. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, middle, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader,left, speaks with Roger McConnell, member of Village Dirtbag Cycling, right, during a bicycle giveaway event in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. Military families with children and young teens were welcomed to sign up and attend the event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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Philip Atutor, left, and Ariel Atutor, right, pose for a photo with a new bike received during the bicycle giveaway by Village Dirtbag Cycling in Lompoc, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025. This giveaway was supported by Main Street Cycling who supplied the bikes this year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt Daekwon Stith)

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U.S. Space Force 1st. Lt Kevin Murray, 2d Space Launch Squadron chief of innovation, poses for a photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept 30, 2025. Murray will represent Vandenberg at the 2025 Guardian Arena competition as a member of team "Houston, We Have Two Kevin's (and Clay)". (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Nathan Winters, Combined Joint Forces Space Component chief of operations, poses for a photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept 30, 2025. Winters will represent Vandenberg at the 2025 Guardian Arena competition as a member of team "Flying Tigers". (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Edward Ramirez, Delta 5 Command and Control chief of operations, poses for a photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept 30, 2025. Ramirez will represent Vandenberg at the 2025 Guardian Arena competition as a member of team "CSpoc-alypse". (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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