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Change of Command: 18 SDS says farewell to Lintker, welcomes Mugg

U.S. Space Force Col. Marc A. Brock, Space Delta 2 commander, left, Lt. Col. Matthew J. Lintker, outgoing 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) commander, middle, and Lt. Col. Jordan O.E. Mugg, incoming 18 SDS commander, stand during the beginning of the 18 SDS Change of Command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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Change of Command: 18 SDS says farewell to Lintker, welcomes Mugg

The Vandenberg Base Honor Guard Team presents the colors during the 18th Space Defense Squadron’s (18 SDS) Change of Command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2023. U.S. Space Force Col. Marc A. Brock, Space Delta 2 commander, acted as the presiding officer who relinquished command from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Matthew J. Lintkerover to incoming commander Lt. Col. Jordan O.E. Mugg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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Change of Command: 18 SDS says farewell to Lintker, welcomes Mugg

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan O.E. Mugg, the newly appointed 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) commander, speaks during the 18 SDS change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2023. 18 SDS maintains the most complete satellite catalog of Earth-orbiting artificial objects, currently tracking more than 44,400 objects including about 8,200 active spacecraft, which is available to the public on the website www.Space-Track.org. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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Change of Command: 18 SDS says farewell to Lintker, welcomes Mugg

U.S. Space Force Col. Marc A. Brock, Space Delta 2 commander, left, holds the 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) guidon with incoming 18 SDS commander Lt. Col. Jordan O.E. Muggduring the 18 SDS change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2023. The ceremonial exchanging of the guidon signifies U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew J. Lintker, outgoing 18 SDS commander, relinquishing his command of the 18 SDS over to Brock who then transferred the responsibility to Mugg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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Change of Command: 18 SDS says farewell to Lintker, welcomes Mugg

U.S. Space Force Col. Marc A. Brock, Space Delta 2 commander, left, holds the 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) guidon with outgoing 18 SDS Lt. Col. Matthew J. Lintker during the squadron’s change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2023. The ceremonial exchanging of the guidon signifies Lintker relinquishing his command of the 18 SDS over to Brock who then transferred the responsibility to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Jordan O.E. Mugg, the incoming 18 SDS commander. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Kitterman)

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Vandenberg Structures Craftsman Nominated for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Grasso, a structures craftsman from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron and a Space Launch Delta 30 first sergeant, stands with his Air Force Materiel Command 2022 NCO of the Year award. Grasso also earned the Space System Command 2022 NCO of the Year. These achievements led to his nomination for the Department of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year program. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman First Class Kadielle Shaw)

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Chile Delegation Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, poses for a photo with representatives from Chile at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 12, 2023. The delegation consisted of military, industry, academia, and partner representatives. They traveled to Vandenberg to observe SpaceX’s Transporter 8 rideshare mission, which launched the same day. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Support of Space All Call

Lt. Col. Nick Van Elsacker, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, responds to an audience member’s question during an Airmen in Support of Space all call, at the Pacific Coast Club, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Chief Master Sgt. Cherise Mosley, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted Airman, hosted the all call. In addition to answering question, Mosley provided updates about the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan, recruiting, retention, and readiness against strategic competitors. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Support of Space All Call

Chief Master Sgt. Cherise Mosley, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted Airman, addresses Team Vandenberg members at an Airmen in Support of Space all call, at the Pacific Coast Club, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 14, 2023. In addition to answering question, Mosley provided updates about the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan, recruiting, retention, and readiness against strategic competitors. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Support of Space All Call

Chief Master Sgt. Cherise Mosley, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted Airman, addresses Team Vandenberg members at an Airmen in Support of Space all call, at the Pacific Coast Club, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 14, 2023. In addition to answering question, Mosley provided updates about the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan, recruiting, retention, and readiness against strategic competitors. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade 2023

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and his wife Alexandra, participated in the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif,. on June 3, 2023. The Elks Rodeo celebrates 80 years of Western traditions and rodeo competition.(U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade 2023

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and his wife Alexandra, participated in the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif,. on June 3, 2023. The Elks Rodeo celebrates 80 years of Western traditions and rodeo competition.(U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade 2023

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and his wife Alexandra, joined by the Vandenberg Space Force Base Honor Guard, participated in the Elks Rodeo Parade in Santa Maria, Calif., on June 3, 2023. The Elks Rodeo celebrates 80 years of Western traditions and rodeo competition.(U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Rocio Romo)

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The U.S. Forest Service Conducts Test Burns at Vandenberg

Technicians from the U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program conduct test burns using a fire front simulator system at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2023. This cutting-edge system is controlled through a computer, which opens and closes fuel lines and ignites the burners in the simulator. It replicates the various stages of a wildfire, including the approach, immersion, and post-radiation phases. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The U.S. Forest Service Conducts Test Burns at Vandenberg

Technicians from the U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program work on the fire front simulator system they used to conduct controlled burns at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2023. This cutting-edge system is controlled through a computer, which opens and closes fuel lines and ignites the burners in the simulator. It replicates the various stages of a wildfire, including the approach, immersion, and post-radiation phases. The team came to Vandenberg to test equipment, train, and gather essential data on how heat exposure impacts both equipment and personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The U.S. Forest Service Conducts Test Burns at Vandenberg

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program conducts test burns May 11, 2023, while using a fire front simulator system at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. During the simulated burn, the team ran tests on fire shelters, seen on the right side of the photo. All wildland firefighters carry fire shelters while on duty. In circumstances when they cannot escape advancing flames, firefighters are trained to ditch their gear, pull out their fire shelter, and climb inside as the flame front passes. The testing team assessed the temperatures around and inside the fire shelters, examining the amount of fire exposure that begins to break down the materials. This data can make all the difference in protecting firefighters on the line. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The U.S. Forest Service Conducts Test Burns at Vandenberg

Sam Wu, U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program project manager in San Dimas, Calif., guides a team of technicians as they use a fire front simulator system at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2023. This cutting-edge system is controlled through a computer, which opens and closes fuel lines and ignites the burners in the simulator. It replicates the various stages of a wildfire, including the approach, immersion, and post-radiation phases. The testing provided indispensable data on how heat exposure affects both equipment and personnel, enabling the development and modification of equipment to ensure safety for U.S. Department of Defense and wildland firefighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The U.S. Forest Service Conducts Test Burns at Vandenberg

Sam Wu, a project manager at the National Technology and Development Center in San Dimas, Calif., helps his crew extinguish a controlled fire at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2023. Technicians from the U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program conducted test burns using a fire front simulator system. This cutting-edge system is controlled through a computer, which opens and closes fuel lines and ignites the burners in the simulator. It replicates the various stages of a wildfire, including the approach, immersion, and post-radiation phases. The testing provided indispensable data on how heat exposure affects both equipment and personnel, enabling the development and modification of equipment to ensure the utmost safety for U.S. Department of Defense and wildland firefighters. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The U.S. Forest Service Conducts Test Burns at Vandenberg

Technicians from the U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program extinguish a test burn at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2023. The crew used a fire front simulator system to replicate the various stages of a wildfire, including the approach, immersion, and post-radiation phases. The purpose of these tests was to gather essential data on how heat exposure impacts both equipment and personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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The U.S. Forest Service Conducts Test Burns at Vandenberg

Ralph Gonzales, U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program fire and aviation program manager, explains details about a fire shelter to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Avenida, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 11, 2023. The fire shelter is a fire-resistant tent-like product that all wildland firefighters carry while on duty. In circumstances when they cannot escape advancing flames, firefighters are trained to ditch their gear, pull out their fire shelter, and climb inside as the flame front passes. Firefighters from the base and the U.S. Forest Service conducted test burns on Vandenberg to simulate real-world fire conditions, helping the firefighters enhance their training. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley)

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