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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Emily Stanhouse, right, 2nd Space Launch Squadron commander, congratulate U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Nick McKenzie, an officer assigned to 2SLS, for the problem-solving skills he employed to ensure the successful launch of the Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Transport Layer-E (T1TL-E) mission as part of a patching ceremony held in the Pacific Coast Center's heritage room, July 17, 2026. McKenzie, a native of native of Dexter, Michigan, was recognized during the ceremony along with other members of Team Vandenberg whose efforts contributed greatly to mission success. (U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher Okula)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier, middle, outgoing 30th Medical Group commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. The passing of the ceremonial guidon symbolizes Dozier relinquishing command of the 30th MDG. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents a meritorious service medal certificate to U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier, right, outgoing 30th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. Dozier and her team delivered readiness-focused, patient-centered care to 14,000 beneficiaries, ensuring the health and well-being of servicemembers and their families while supporting the critical operations of SLD 30 and the Combined Space Operations Center. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Honor Guard members present the colors during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier, outgoing 30th Medical Group commander, relinquished command of the group. U.S. Air Force Col. Theodosia Montgomery, 30th MDG’s incoming commander, assumed command. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers introductory remarks during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. Horne spoke on the importance of the 30th Medical Group as an enabler of SLD 30 mission success and thanked U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier, outgoing 30th MDG commander, for her work and welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. Theodosia Montgomery, 30th MDG’s incoming commander. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services, while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier, outgoing 30th Medical Group commander, delivers her final remarks as commander during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. As the commander of the 30th MDG, Dozier was responsible for developing strategic plans to ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards and aligning the group's efforts with Space Launch Delta 30 priorities. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Theodosia Montgomery, middle, 30th Medical Group’s incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. Montgomery assumed command following U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier’s relinquishing of command. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Theodosia Montgomery, 30th Medical Group’s incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. Montgomery assumed command following U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier’s relinquishing of command. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Theodosia Montgomery, 30th Medical Group’s incoming commander, receives her first 30th MDG salute during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 17, 2026. Montgomery assumed command following U.S. Air Force Col. Joi B. Dozier’s relinquishing of command. The 30th MDG delivers personalized healthcare and support services while pursuing continuous self-evaluation and performance improvement initiatives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Emily Casarez, 30th Medical Group health promotion manager, center, briefs Susannah Brown, 30th Health Care Squadron honorary commander, left, and Emily Prueitt, City of Lompoc Public Information officer, right, during an honorary commander insight tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 15, 2026. The tour began with a briefing from U.S. Space Force Col. Joi Dozier, 30th Medical Group outgoing commander, then the group toured key areas within the MDG. The health promotion program provides resources that enable members to make healthy lifestyle and dietary choices. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Miller, 30th Medical Group Flight Medicine section chief, left, briefs Susannah Brown, 30th Health Care Squadron honorary commander, center left, Dean Albro, Lompoc City manager, center right, Emily Prueitt, City of Lompoc Public Information officer, far right, during an honorary commander insight tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 15, 2026. Honorary commanders at Vandenberg serve as conduits between the base and the surrounding communities. These individuals act as force multipliers for Vandenberg's mission by increasing public awareness of its activities and providing a civilian perspective to military leadership. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Air Force Col Joi Dozier 30th Medical Group outgoing commander, left, briefs Brad Wilkie, Space Delta 5 honorary commander, center left, Dean Albro, City of Lompoc city manager, center right, and Emily Prueitt, city of Lompoc public information officer, right, during an honorary commander insight tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 15, 2026. The honorary commander program pairs prominent local leaders with base commanders to foster mutual understanding and operational transparency for the local populace. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Joi Dozier, 30th Medical Group outgoing commander, center, honorary commanders and local civic leaders, and Vandenberg personnel gather for a photo during an honorary commander insight tour at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 15, 2026. The tour provided the guests with information on the various ways Vandenberg’s 30th MDG caretakes the health and wellness of base personnel, retirees, and dependents. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)

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U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, speaks during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. Sanchez hosted the Town Hall to highlight quality-of-life initiatives and provide an open forum for feedback. All SLD 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees were welcomed to attend the meeting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, middle, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, left, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, answer a question during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. Horne assured Vandenberg personnel of his commitment to providing a safe and affordable living environment. Sanchez hosted the Town Hall to highlight quality-of-life initiatives and provide an open forum for feedback. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, provides remarks during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. The Town Hall provided an open forum discussion for all SLD 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees to voice concerns to base leadership about transportation, housing, dining, recreation, or events. Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, SLD 30 senior enlisted leader, hosted the event to follow up on recent survey responses. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Theron Berry, Air National Guard 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron commander, asks a question during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. The Town Hall provided an open forum discussion for all Space Launch Delta 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees to voice concerns to base leadership about transportation, housing, dining, recreation, or events. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions to SLD 30 leadership during the meeting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Theron Berry, Air National Guard 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron commander, asks a question during a quality-of-life Town Hall meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, July 15, 2026. The Town Hall provided an open forum discussion for all Space Launch Delta 30 servicemembers, family members, and civilian employees to voice concerns to base leadership about transportation, housing, dining, recreation, or events. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions to SLD 30 leadership during the meeting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edwin W. Amanya, right, 30th Ground Transportation operator, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 15, 2026. Each week, the Hawk of the Week award is granted to an outstanding Guardian, Airman or government civilian, highlighting their unique personality, workplace achievements, and contributions made to Vandenberg’s space and test launch missions. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Senior Airman Olya Houtsma)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Eric Zarybnisky, acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, smiles during a tour of Space Launch Complex-3 with United Launch Alliance’s West Coast launch operations director, July 9, 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The U.S. Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions from the Eastern and Western Ranges, while operating and sustaining resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict. Zarybnisky surveyed SLC-3 for a firsthand look at the groundwork being laid for future launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Enso Valle)

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