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USSF; boosting into the future

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing commander, places the final item into the 30th Space Wing 2020 time capsule Dec. 17, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The time capsule, made in celebration of the one year anniversary of the U.S. Space Force, preserved items that represent this moment in history and will be revealed in 2039 to show future Air and Space professionals about the daily life Vandenberg Air Force Base members and their hopes for the future. Each unit across the installation donated one current military artifact, which represented the importance of the current mission of 2020. Some of the items that were placed in the capsule were unit coins, patches, drawings from military children that depict the daily life of 2020 surrounding Zoom meetings and wearing masks. Col. Mastalir also wrote a letter to the future base commander. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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2020; A time to be thankful

Base leadership, and Rep. Salud Carbajal,United States Congressman, serve Thanksgiving meals to service members and base members at the Breakers Dining Facility Nov. 26, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Installation leadership participated in this annual tradition, and are often joined by community leaders, to show their appreciation and to spend time with service members, as many are away from family during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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2020; A time to be thankful

Base leadership, Rep. Salud Carbajal, United States Congressman, and Gina Carbajal, his wife, serve Thanksgiving meals to service members and base members at the Breakers Dining Facility Nov. 26, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Installation leadership participated in this annual tradition, and are often joined by community leaders, to show their appreciation and to spend time with service members, as many are away from family during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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2020; A time to be thankful

Base leadership, and Rep. Salud Carbajal, United States Congressman, serve Thanksgiving meals to service members and base members at the Breakers Dining Facility Nov. 26, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Installation leadership participated in this annual tradition, and are often joined by community leaders, to show their appreciation and to spend time with service members, as many are away from family during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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2020; A time to be thankful

Rep. Salud Carbajal, United States Congressman, serves Thanksgiving meals to military and base members at the Breakers Dining Facility Nov. 26, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Installation leadership participated in this annual tradition, and are often joined by community leaders, to show their appreciation and to spend time with service members, as many are away from family during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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2020; A time to be thankful

Chief Master Sgt. Jason Delucy, 30th SW command chief, serves Thanksgiving meals to service members and base members at the Breakers Dining Facility Nov. 26, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Installation leadership participated in this annual tradition, to show their appreciation and to spend time with service members, as many are away from family during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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2020; A time to be thankful

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing commander, serves Thanksgiving meals to service members and base members at the Breakers Dining Facility Nov. 26, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Installation leadership participated in this annual tradition, to show their appreciation and to spend time with service members, as many are away from family during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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2020; A time to be thankful

Gina Carbajal, Rep. Salud Carbajal's wife, serves Thanksgiving meals to service members at the Breakers Dining Facility Nov. 26, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Installation leadership participated in this annual tradition, and are often joined by community leaders, to show their appreciation and to spend time with service members, as many are away from family during the holiday season. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force illustration by Michael Stonecypher)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Stonecypher)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Stonecypher)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercormbie)

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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercormbie)

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USSPACECOM leadership tours VAFB

United States Space Command leadership and base leadership receive a briefing about the Space Launch Complex 6 Sea Port Nov. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the briefing, U.S. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, USSPACECOM commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, learned about the importance of the sea port in relation to the space launch mission at Vandenberg AFB. They also attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, the future CFSCC headquarters building, as well as Gaseous Nitrogen pumper truck area during their visit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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