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30th CES paves the way for new range capabilities

Airman 1st Class Cortez Terrell, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, drives a truck delivering dirt for the gaseous nitrogen pad Aug. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The pad will be used to bed-down trucks and trailers outfitted with nitrogen production equipment to supply gaseous nitrogen for upcoming ULA Delta Heavy launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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30th CES paves the way for new range capabilities

Airman 1st Class Brian Farris, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, works on the gaseous nitrogen pad Aug. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The construction of the pad took 20 days to complete, allowing it to be ready to hold nitrogen production equipment such as pumper trucks and 200,000 lb liquid storage trailers for the NROL-82 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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30th CES paves the way for new range capabilities

Alex Escalante, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, plows through mounds of dirt to create a gaseous nitrogen pad Aug. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The construction of the pad increases the flexibility of range infrastructure by providing a contingency location for nitrogen support when the nitrogen plant is unavailable and eliminates a single point of failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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30th CES paves the way for new range capabilities

Airman 1st Class Brian Farris, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, works on the gaseous nitrogen pad Aug. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The pad will be used to bed-down trucks and trailers outfitted with nitrogen production equipment to supply gaseous nitrogen for upcoming ULA Delta Heavy launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

Scott Bailey, 30th Space Wing historian, gives a speech during the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Closing Ceremony Sept. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The first POW/MIA ceremony was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., after becoming an official recognition day in 1979. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, roughly 83,114 Americans from over five wars are missing in action, and 16,837 Americans died as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

Col. Kris Barcomb, 30th Operations Group commander, gives final remarks during the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Closing Ceremony Sept. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The first POW/MIA ceremony was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., after becoming an official recognition day in 1979 to honor the struggles of those missing. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, roughly 83,114 Americans from over five wars are missing in action, and 16,837 Americans died as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

30th Space Wing Honor Guard members present the colors during the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Closing Ceremony Sept. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The closing ceremony concluded the 24 POW/MIA remembrance events, which included a motorcade, speeches, a 24-hour name reading, and 24-hour walk or ruck signifying the hours that the POW/MIA’s spent surviving or devising plans to escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

The ‘Missing Man Table’ sits at the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Closing Ceremony Sept. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Each detail of the table symbolizes an aspect of the POW/MIA’s life or fate, or of those whom they left behind. During many formal United States Air Force events, this table is displayed to signify those who are missing but are not forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

Airman 1st Class Allen Rouse, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialist, runs with the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action flag during the 24- hour POW/MIA remembrance event Sept. 18, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The 24-hour walk or ruck, signifies the countless hours they spent surviving or devising plans to escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

Chief Master Sgt. Daryl Hogan, 30th Space Wing command chief, leads the way, carrying the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action flag, during the first lap around the track at the POW/ MIA Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The ceremony began with a motorcade, followed by a ceremonial presentation of the POW/ MIA flag and speeches by Vandenberg AFB leadership. After the ceremony, members from across the installation participated in a 24-hour walk or ruck while carrying the POW/ MIA flag, as well as a continuous 24-hour name reading of the past and current POW/MIA members, until the closing ceremony the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

Members hold flags during the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Members from across base and the local community came together to remember and celebrate the lives of POW and MIA members. The first POW/MIA ceremony was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., after becoming an official recognition day in 1979. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, roughly 83,114 Americans from over five wars are missing in action, and 16,837 Americans died as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

Members participate in a ceremonial presentation of the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action flag during the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The first POW/MIA ceremony was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., after becoming an official recognition day in 1979. According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, roughly 83,114 Americans from over five wars went missing in action, and 16,837 Americans died as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB commemorates POW/MIA

A motorcade makes their way to the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. After the motorcade, Vandenberg AFB leadership gave speeches and a ceremonial presentation of the POW/ MIA flag. . Following the ceremony, members across the installation participated in a 24-hour walk or ruck while carrying the POW/ MIA flag, as well as a continuous 24-hour name reading of the past and current POW/MIA members, until the closing ceremony the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)
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VAFB launches into a new era, welcoming USSF inductees

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, speaks during the United States Space Force Induction Ceremony, Sept. 1, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. This ceremony marked yet another significant milestone in the development of the USSF, since it was created on Dec. 20, 2019, officially commissioning and enlisting the newest members of the Space Force. As the newest branch of U.S. military service, the USSF aims to maintain the upper hand of space, while also adapting to new challenges that brings. Upon the creation of the USSF, many Air Force personnel in space-related career fields were offered the opportunity to transfer into the Space Force, becoming some of the first Space Force service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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VAFB launches into a new era, welcoming USSF inductees

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, gives the commissioning oath to Capt. Thomas Stortz, SpOC aide-de-camp, into the United States Space Force, Sept. 1, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Shortly after, approximately 21 officers and enlisted members at Vandenberg Air Force Base were ceremonially inducted into the USSF. The induction ceremony followed the time honored military tradition as the officer and enlisted members affirmed their commitment to the armed services by taking either the Oath of Office or the Oath of Enlistment. The newly commissioned members joined Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and commander of U.S. Space Command, Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, U.S. Space Force Senior Enlisted Advisor, and 86 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates as official members of the USSF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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VAFB launches into a new era, welcoming USSF inductees

Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command commander, gives the enlisted oath to four enlisted members assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base into the United States Space Force, Sept. 1, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Shortly after, approximately 21 officers and enlisted members at Vandenberg Air Force Base were ceremonially inducted into the USSF. The induction ceremony followed the time honored military tradition as the officer and enlisted members affirmed their commitment to the armed services by taking either the Oath of Office or the Oath of Enlistment. The newly commissioned members joined Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and commander of U.S. Space Command, Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, U.S. Space Force Senior Enlisted Advisor, and 86 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates as official members of the USSF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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VAFB launches into a new era, welcoming USSF inductees

2nd Lt. Olivia Gillingham, 2nd Space Launch Squadron acquisitions manager and the first United States Space Force member assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base, reads the Oath of Enlistment to new Space Force enlisted members during the United States Space Force Induction Ceremony Sept. 1, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. As the newest branch of U.S. military service, the USSF aims to maintain the upper hand of space, while also adapting to new challenges that brings. Upon the creation of the USSF, many Air Force personnel in space-related career fields were offered the opportunity to transfer into the Space Force, becoming some of the first Space Force service members. The newly commissioned members joined Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and commander of U.S. Space Command, Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, U.S. Space Force Senior Enlisted Advisor, and 86 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates as official members of the USSF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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VAFB launches into a new era, welcoming USSF inductees

2nd Lt. Olivia Gillingham, 2nd Space Launch Squadron acquisitions manager and the first United States Space Force member assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base, reads the Oath of Office to new Space Force officers during the United States Space Force Induction Ceremony Sept. 1, 2020, at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. As the newest branch of U.S. military service, the USSF aims to maintain the upper hand of space, while also adapting to new challenges that brings. Upon the creation of the USSF, many Air Force personnel in space-related career fields were offered the opportunity to transfer into the Space Force, becoming some of the first Space Force service members. The newly commissioned members joined Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations and commander of U.S. Space Command, Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman, U.S. Space Force Senior Enlisted Advisor, and 86 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates as official members of the USSF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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VAFB Firefighter Wins 2019 USAF Firefighter of the Year

Lamont Brown, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, poses for a photo (Courtesy photo)
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2019 DoD/USAF Fire Officer of the year

Senior Master Sgt. Corey Coleman, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department deputy fire chief, poses for a photo (Courtesy photo)
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