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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 (GMD) system, launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023, at 6:38 a.m. PT, by Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians, Airmen and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This launch, coordinated by the MDA, 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 Kadielle Shaw)

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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 (GMD) system, launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023, at 6:38 a.m. PT, by Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians, Airmen and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. MDA will use the test results from this launch to improve and enhance the GMD element of the Missile Defense System, designed to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies and friends from limited ballistic missile attacks of all ranges in all phases of flight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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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 (GMD) system, launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023, at 6:38 a.m. PT, 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-range ballistic missile threats to the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Vandenberg Celebrates the Additional Duty First Sergeants Graduation

United States Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander (far left), poses with United States Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, United States Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cherise Mosley, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted airman (far right), and the newest Additional Duty First Sergeants Symposium graduates, class 23-B at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023. First Sergeants play a crucial role in advising commanders and ensuring the overall well-being and readiness of Airmen, Guardians and their families. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Vandenberg Congratulates Newly Promoted Chief Master Sergeant

United States Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, along with base leadership pose for a group photo with United States Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Meade, 30th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023. Air Force officials have selected 506 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,249 eligible for a selection rate of 22.5 percent in the 23E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Vandenberg Operations Town Hall

U.S. Space Force Maj. Robert Mathews, Space Launch Delta 30 chief of spaceport defense, speaks to Guardians and Airmen during the Operations Town Hall at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023. The Operations Town Hall informed members about present and future operations and changes leadership plans to implement to increase Vandenberg’s capacity and agility. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Operations Town Hall

U.S. Space Force Col. Bryan Titus, Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander, speaks to Guardians and Airmen during the Operations Town Hall at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023. The Operations Town Hall focused on current operations, projected changes and the processes leadership plans to take to increase range capacity. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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Education Week at Vandenberg

Jennifer Kreps, Military and Family Readiness Center employment specialist, enlightens members with different methods of social networking throughout in their careers during American Education Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023. Vandenberg celebrates American Education Week annually, which happens prior to the week of Thanksgiving, by providing courses on how to create an excellent resume to improve their knowledge and job proficiency. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Education Week at Vandenberg

Students learn the process of becoming an officer at the commissioning course during American Education Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023. Since 1921, American Education Week is a yearly initiative that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of various individuals to public education. Vandenberg provides course for its members to hone new skills. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Education Week at Vandenberg

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bond Aulik, 30th Force Support Squadron development advisor, provides information to Airman and Guardians on methods to commission and how to start the process of becoming an officer during American Education Week at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023. Vandenberg celebrates American Education Week annually, which happens prior to the week of Thanksgiving, by providing courses on becoming a military officer to improve their knowledge and job proficiency. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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2023 Vandenberg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and Santa Claus, worldwide gift distributer, present the lit tree during the 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023. The ceremony featured a gymnastics show, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts carols, a guest appearance from Santa Claus, and hot chocolate service at the Pacific Coast Club. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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2023 Vandenberg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Santa Claus, worldwide gift distributer, waves at families during the 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023. Santa Claus made his guest appearance riding in a Vandenberg Fire Department fire truck during the ceremony, helped with the tree lighting, and greeted families inside the Pacific Coast Club. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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2023 Vandenberg Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, provides opening remarks at the 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023. The ceremony hosted a gymnastics show, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts carols and a guest appearance from Santa Claus during the event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and Levi Zavalla, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Culture Department community language teacher, unveil the newly named Vandenberg street sign during the Sign Naming Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023. The sign, named “ma kiyušpakmu’ a mexme’y”, means “our gathering place for juncus” in the Samala Chumash language eternalizing the basket weaving tradition and is a dedicated celebration of the 53-year relationship shared between the Chumash and Vandenberg.

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Republic of Korea Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, poses for a photo with Republic of Korea delegation team members at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023. The delegation team includes members of several Republic of Korea organizations from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Ministry of National Defense, Korean Defense Intelligence Agency and Korean Aerospace Research Institute who came to view the Republic of Korea’s inaugural intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellite launch from Vandenberg SFB. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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VSFB Offers Inaugural USSF Enlisted Development Course

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Asua Rose, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer flight superintendent, teaches Guardians and Airmen about Systems 1 and Systems 2 thinking during a Joint Enlisted Foundations Course (JEFC) on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023. Systems 1 and Systems 2 thinking is a concept that covers two types of thinking: thinking simply, but inefficiently, or complexly, but efficient. JEFC is one of many foundation courses offered by Vandenberg’s Education Center to enhance the personal and professional proficiency of Guardians and Airmen at the forefront of the space mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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VSFB Offers Inaugural USSF Enlisted Development Course

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory Ollison, 377th Test and Evaluation Group first sergeant, left, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Octavio Juarez, 30th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, right, conduct a first sergeant panel for Guardians and Airmen during a Joint Enlisted Foundations Course (JEFC) on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023. The panel was intended to allow Guardians and Airmen to talk about their personal and professional goals and how they can achieve them while aligning with aiding Vandenberg’s space launch mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Vandenberg Commander Hosts Town Hall

Members of the base community listen to quality-of-life improvements on Vandenberg SFB during a Team V Town Hall hosted by U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023. Members in attendance received installation updates and asked questions that were answered by the base’s command team. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Vandenberg Commander Hosts Town Hall

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Houser, 30th Force Support Squadron commander, speaks to base members at a Team V Town Hall at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023. During his portion of the town hall, Houser addressed the new and upcoming quality-of-life improvements being implemented by 30th FSS in the near future. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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Vandenberg Commander Hosts Town Hall

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks to base members at a Team V Town Hall at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023. The Town Hall consisted of updates on quality-of-life improvements on the installation from a variety of representatives, ranging from Balfour Beatty Communities, Army and Air Force Exchanges Services, and the 30th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

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