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Vandenberg Trains for Wildfires

A 30th Civil Engineer Squadron member initiates a prescribed burn during a prescribed burn training exercise at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 27, 2025. The 30 CES hosts department-wide wildland fire training and preparation, culminating in live fire operations during the Watt Training Burns at Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Trains for Wildfires

30th Civil Engineer Squadron members monitor a prescribed burn during a prescribed burn training exercise at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 27, 2025. Vandenberg’s wildland firefighting teams gained invaluable experience battling live fire scenarios during this two-week exercise at the Watt Training area on Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Trains for Wildfires

30th Civil Engineer Squadron members ignite the Watt Training area during a prescribed burn training exercise at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 27, 2025. During the burns, 30th CES firefighters honed their skills using a variety of suppression tactics, including constructing handlines to create firebreaks, engaging in mobile attack to suppress flames directly from moving vehicles, and establishing hoselays for continuous water supply. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Trains for Wildfires

Christopher Loung, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron fire captain, left, and Zachary Hernandez, 30th CES firefighter, right, monitors a wildland fire during a prescribed burn training exercise at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 27, 2025. Throughout the burns, firefighters improve their skills by using suppression tactics including conducting firing operations to strategically remove fuels, and utilizing bulldozers to carve out wide fire breaks. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Trains for Wildfires

Zachary Hernandez, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, treks across an assigned burn area with a drip torch during the annual Watt Training Burns held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 27, 2025. Vandenberg’s 30 CES Fire Department executed burns near Watt Road and 13th Street at North Vandenberg, covering a total of 30 acres over the course of 12 days. The intensive two-week exercise gives Vandenberg’s wildland firefighting teams valuable experience fighting live fire scenarios. (U.S. Space Force photo by Malcolm Summers III)

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21 SOPS Inactivates, 22 SOPS Det. 2 Activates

U.S. Space Force Col. Andrew Menschner, Mission Delta 31 commander, and presiding official, left, assists U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, outgoing 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, in covering the 21 SOPS flag during the squadron’s inactivation ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 25, 2025. 21 SOPS was activated at Vandenberg Air Force Base in October of 1991, aiding in mission assurance for space operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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21 SOPS Inactivates, 22 SOPS Det. 2 Activates

U.S. Space Force Col. Andrew Menschner, Mission Delta 31 commander and presiding official, receives the 21st Space Operations Squadron flag from U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, outgoing 21 SOPS commander, during the inactivation ceremony of 21 SOPS at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 25, 2025. Knepper, who assumed command of 21 SOPS in June of 2023, relieves his command to Stephen Ramirez, the incoming site director of the 22 SOPS Detachment 2. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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21 SOPS Inactivates, 22 SOPS Det. 2 Activates

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jean Purgason, 22nd Space Operations Squadron commander, poses with Stephen Ramirez, incoming 22 SOPS Detachment 2 site director, during the activation of 22 SOPS Detachment 2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 25, 2025. Military personnel gathered at Vandenberg’s Tracking Station to celebrate the activation of 22 SOPS Detachment 2, the inactivation of 21 SOPS, and Vandenberg’s ongoing mission in the execution of space operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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21 SOPS Inactivates, 22 SOPS Det. 2 Activates

U.S. Space Force Col. Andrew Menschner, Mission Delta 31 commander and presiding official, presents a decoration to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Knepper, outgoing 21st Space Operations Squadron commander, during the inactivation ceremony of 21 SOPS at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 25, 2025. On account of his time serving as commander of 21 SOPS, Knepper received the Meritorious Service Medal, an award celebrating his achievements and meritorious service on behalf of the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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21 SOPS Inactivates, 22 SOPS Det. 2 Activates

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jean Purgason, 22nd Space Operations Squadron commander, passes the 22 SOPS flag to Stephen Ramirez, incoming 22 SOPS Detachment 2 site director, during the activation ceremony of 22 SOPS Detachment 2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 25, 2025. Ramirez assumed command of 22 SOPS Detachment 2 following the inactivation of 21 SOPS at Vandenberg Space Force Base. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during an opening ceremony for the new Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 24, 2025. Shoemaker announced future plans to expand upon the center’s dioramas and models with more immersive technologies and experiences. The center, previously the Marshallia Ranch Golf Course clubhouse, was renovated to provide an accessible location for the public to view the history of the installation and its space launch missions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting

Jay Prichard, director of the Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center, right, holds a ceremonial ribbon while U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, left, cuts the ribbon during an opening ceremony for the new Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 24, 2025. Vandenberg opened the center to act as a public display of the history and heritage of the installation and space launch progress made through the last seven decades. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting

A wall display features the Space Launch Delta 30 badge along with historical photos of launch missions at the new Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 24, 2025. The center, previously the Marshallia Ranch Golf Course clubhouse, was renovated to provide insight into the history of the installation and its space launch missions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting

Vandenberg SFB and local community members examine a diorama of Vandenberg launch facilities at the new Vandenberg Space and Missile Heritage Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 24, 2025. The center, previously the Marshallia Ranch Golf Course clubhouse, was renovated to provide insight into the history of the installation and its space launch and missile test missions. (U.S.Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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55th Combat Training Squadron Reassigned to STARCOM Delta 11

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Mark A. Scott, (right), relinquished command of the newly redesignated 55th Training Squadron (TRS) to U.S. Space Force Col. Agustin Carrero, Commander of Space Delta 11, (left), during the 55 CTS Reassignment and Redesignation Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 17, 2025. The squadron, formerly designated as the 55th Combat Training Squadron (CTS), was reassigned from Headquarters U.S. Space Forces-Space to Space Training and Readiness Command’s (STARCOM) Delta 11 as part of a Chief of Space Operations directive to enhance training and readiness across the Space Force enterprise. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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55th Combat Training Squadron Reassigned to STARCOM Delta 11

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Scott P. Voth relinquishes command of the 55th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) to U.S. Space Force Col. Justin E. Sorice during the 55 CTS Reassignment and Redesignation Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, June 17, 2025. As part of a Chief of Space Operations directive, the squadron was reassigned from Headquarters U.S. Space Forces-Space to Space Training and Readiness Command’s (STARCOM) Delta 11 and redesignated as the 55th Training Squadron (TRS). The squadron supports training, exercises, and weapons and tactics development for the Space Force’s command and control mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Master Sergeant Release 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during a master sergeant release ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 12, 2025. Shoemaker congratulated 25 Airmen on their selection to be promoted to the master sergeant rank. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Master Sergeant Release 2025

U.S. Air Force technical sergeants pose for a photo during a master sergeant release ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 12, 2025. Vandenberg celebrated the 25 Airmen who were selected for promotion to the master sergeant rank. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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Vandenberg Town Hall

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during a town hall at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 10, 2025. The town hall provided base personnel and families with updates on quality-of-life improvements including housing initiatives from Balfour Beatty Communities, healthcare services from the 30th Medical Group, and community programs from the 30th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2025

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark A. Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks to the crowd at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., June 1, 2025. Shoemaker and U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, accompanied by their senior enlisted leaders, opened the event as guest speakers for the Military Appreciation Day at the rodeo. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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