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2023 Holiday Parade

Parade participants cruise by and wave at families during the 2023 Holiday Parade at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023. Each participant in the parade passed out candy and spread holiday cheer to Vandenberg families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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2023 Holiday Parade

Smokey the Bear, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service wildfire educators, waves at families during the 2023 Holiday Parade at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023. Being a national icon didn’t stop Smokey the Bear from making his ‘Hot Shot’ appearance at the Holiday Parade this year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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German Space Command Commander Visits 18th Space Defense Squadron

German Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, commander of the German Space Command, middle, speaks with members of the 18th Space Defense Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023. Traut delivered a briefing on the status of the German Space Command to key personnel from the 18 SDS, Combined Space Operations Center, and USSPACECOM Security Cooperation Office. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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German Space Command Commander Visits 18th Space Defense Squadron

German Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, commander of the German Space Command, speaks with U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan Mugg, commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023. Traut delivered a briefing on the status of the German Space Command to key personnel from the 18 SDS, Combined Space Operations Center, and USSPACECOM Security Cooperation Office. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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German Space Command Commander Visits 18th Space Defense Squadron

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan Mugg, commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron, salutes German Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, commander of the German Space Command, during Traut's arrival to the 18 SDS on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023. Traut received a comprehensive tour of the 18 SDS facilities gaining an insider's look at the squadron's SDA operations and capabilities. This visit further strengthened the already strong SDA partnership and collaboration between the USSF and the German Space Command. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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Annual Santa's Workshop for EFMP, Deployed and Remote Families

Santa gets a high-five from a special guest during Vandenberg's annual Santa's Workshop event for exceptional family member program enrollees and families with deployed members, in the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023. Kids who attended the event got to receive a personalized gift from Santa during a special 1-on-1 visit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Annual Santa's Workshop for EFMP, Deployed and Remote Families

A family works together to build a stocking during Vandenberg's annual Santa's Workshop event for exceptional family member program enrollees, along with families with deployed service members in the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023. During the event, stockings were built and stuffed with toys for the local community and for families who may need a little bit of extra help during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Annual Santa's Workshop for EFMP, Deployed and Remote Families

Kristi Jewell, Space Launch Delta 30 key spouse, interacts with attendees of Vandenberg's annual Santa's Workshop event for exceptional family member program enrollees and families with deployed family members, in the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023. Along with making stops to booths around the club, attendees got to have a 1-on-1 visit with Santa where they received personalized gifts. (Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Annual Santa's Workshop for EFMP, Deployed and Remote Families

Members of the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce pose for a photo during Vandenberg's annual Santa's Workshop event for members of the exceptional family member program, along with families of deployed service members, in the Pacific Coast Club at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023. The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, helping provide gifts for over 200 families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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Annual Santa's Workshop for EFMP, Deployed and Remote Families

A child interacts with a booth where children can create ornaments during Vandenberg's annual Santa's Workshop event for members in the exceptional family members program, along with deployed and remote families. During the event, families participated in arts and crafts and playing games during the three-hour event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)

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New eWAPS System at Vandenberg

John Mead, 30th Force Support Squadron education services specialist, answers questions from the crowd Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023. The new electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System will improve the testing process to a computer based platform that will be used by the entire Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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New eWAPS System at Vandenberg

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cherise Mosley, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted airman, right, speaks to guardians and airmen about the importance of the new electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System being implemented at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023. The U.S. Air Force is implementing the new electronic system to improve the method of testing without the need for physical storage, transportation and grading. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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2023 Vandenberg Senior Master Sgt. Release

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, right, pose for a group photo with the 2023 Senior Master Sgt. selects at the Senior Master Sgt. Release Party at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023. The U.S. Space Force selected 30 Master Sgt’s for promotion out of 423 eligible for a selection rate of 7.09%. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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2023 Vandenberg Senior Master Sgt. Release

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, right, speaks to the 2023 Senior Master Sgt. selects at the Senior Master Sgt. Release Party at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023. Vandenberg hosted 6 Senior Master Sgt. selects, their leadership, coworkers, friends and families at the Pacific Coast Club. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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WoVEN Speed Networking Event at Vandenberg

United States Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Houck, Space Launch Delta 30 Judge Advocate assistant staff judge advocate, shares information with a guest during the Women of Vandenberg Empowerment Network (WoVEN) hosted a speed networking event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023. WoVEN empowers women, while bridging connections with diverse communities across the installation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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WoVEN Speed Networking Event at Vandenberg

United States Air Force Maj. Erin Leon, Space Forces Space director of public affairs, and United States Air Force Master Sgt. Catherine Vasquez, Airman Leadership School commandant, speaks with a guest during the Women of Vandenberg Empowerment Network (WoVEN) hosted a speed networking event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023. WoVEN strives to advance growth with in diverse communities across the base. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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WoVEN Speed Networking Event at Vandenberg

United States Air Force Master Sgt. Catherine Vasquez, Airman Leadership School commandant, and Sonora Vasquez, Perdue Global representative, listens to the guests speak during the Women of Vandenberg Empowerment Network (WoVEN) hosted a speed networking event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023. WoVEN strives to bridge connections with diverse communities across the installation it's who you know, not what you know. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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WoVEN Speed Networking Event at Vandenberg

United States Air Force Capt. Britny Connella, 30th Medical Group laboratory and radiology element chief, speaks to the guests during the Women of Vandenberg Empowerment Network (WoVEN) hosted a speed networking event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023. WoVEN empowers women, advance growth, and bridge connections with diverse communities across the installation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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FTG-12 GROUND-BASED INTERCEPTOR LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

A Ground-based Interceptor, an element of the overall Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GDM) system, was launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023, at 6:38 a.m. by Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians, Airmen and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The launch was part of a test to improve and enhance the GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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FTG-12 GROUND-BASED INTERCEPTOR LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

A Ground-based Interceptor, an element of the overall Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GDM) system, was launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023, at 6:38 a.m. by Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians, Airmen and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The test demonstrated the ability of the GMD’s capability to engage threats faster and provides the commander of USNORTHCOM the capability to engage and destroy intermediate-and long-rage ballistic missile threats to the U.S. homeland. U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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