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Providing access to space through innovation

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test, Feb. 5, 2019 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Whether it be 30th Space Wing Airmen, mission partners, both government agencies and private companies or contractors, who contribute to launching a missile or rocket at Vandenberg AFB, each diverse role plays an important part in accomplishing the mission.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

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Rememer the fallen

Col. Michael Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, and members of the American Legion Post 534 watch as the Orcutt Academy Choir sings each military branch’s song during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Orcutt, Calif. During the ceremony, Boy Scout Troop 91 raised and lowered the flag, memorial wreaths were presented at the flag and the choir sang. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Patrick Harrower)

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Remember the fallen

Col. Bob Reeves, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Santa Maria, Calif. This year, Vandenberg Air Force Base commanders spoke at six Memorial Day ceremonies in surrounding communities to honor veterans who gave their lives for their country.

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Remember the fallen

Col. Bob Reeves, 30th Space Wing vice commander poses with Tony Campas, Santa Maria Elks Lodge exalted ruler during a Memorial Day ceremony held at the Elks Rodeo grounds in Sana Maria, Calif. May 27, 2019. This Memorial Day ceremony was one of six in communities surrounding Vandenberg AFB that featured Vandenberg AFB commanders.

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Remember the fallen

Wes Brown, Santa Maria Elks Lodge leading knight, and Tony Campas, Santa Maria Elks Lodge exalted ruler, raise the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Santa Maria, Calif. This year, Vandenberg Air Force Base commanders spoke at six Memorial Day ceremonies in surrounding communities to honor veterans who gave their lives for their country.

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Remembering the fallen

Col. Raymond Clydesdale, 30th Medical Group commander, speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Guadalupe, Calif. During the ceremony, local children read their winning Memorial Day essays explaining what this day means to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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Remembering the fallen

Col. Raymond Clydesdale, 30th Medical Group commander, speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Guadalupe, Calif. During the ceremony, local children read their winning Memorial Day essays explaining what this day means to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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Remembering the fallen

Col. Raymond Clydesdale, 30th Medical Group commander, prepares to speak during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Guadalupe, Calif. The ceremony, hosted by the American Legion Post No. 371, was held to honor veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)

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Crestview Elementary hosts STEAM Career Day

1st Lt. Michael Werges, 1st Air and Space Test Squadron small commercial lift mission integrator, participates in a toy rocket competition with Crestview Elementary students during a career day event April 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The event highlighted the science, technology, engineering, arts and math program, and allowed service members the opportunity to educate the next generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Crestview Elementary hosts STEAM Career Day

Bbarik, a U.S. Air Force military working dog, patiently waits as Staff Sgt. Miguel Bravo-Pavin, 30th Security Forces military working dog handler, and Staff Sgt. Luke Gibson, Security Forces training instructor, prepare for a MWD demonstration during a career day event April 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. This demonstration showcased Bbarik’s training to the Crestview students, enlightening them on procedures for arresting and detecting threats on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Crestview Elementary hosts STEAM Career Day

Staff Sgt. Miguel Bravo-Pavin, 30th Security Forces military working dog handler, and MWD Bbarak participate in a MWD presentation at Crestview Elementary School during a career day event, April 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The MWD demonstration allowed the students to see how Bravo-Pavin and other 30th SFS members work with their assigned dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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Crestview Elementary hosts STEAM Career Day

A Crestview Elementary School student wears an 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit helmet during a career day event April 12, 2019, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. At the 30th CES EOD station, the students learned how service member are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats while also letting the students pilot many different robots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear)

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Members of the U.S. Air Force Men’s Soccer Team pose for a group photo following the final match of the 2018 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship. The championship is held at Fort Bragg, N.C. from 2-10 June, and features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard) and Air Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson/Released)

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An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 2:10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ian Dudley/Released)

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Retired Master Sergeant continues service through master cleanliness

Retired Master Sgt. Joe Orsua, 30th Force Support Squadron fitness center custodian poses for a photo, Feb. 17, 2017, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Whether playing a direct role in launching rockets or smaller, yet still vital roles, like ensuring the base gyms are functional and sanitary, countless retirees have continued their already decades of service to their country. Orsua is one such unsung patriot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Phipps /Released)

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Fourteenth Air Force provides updates to AFSPC commander on key JSpOC Initiatives

Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, commander, Air Force Space Command and Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, AFSPC Command Chief, share breakfast with enlisted Airmen from 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) during a visit Jan. 26, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. 14th AF is responsible for the organization, training, equipping, command and control, and employment of Air Force space forces to support operational plans and missions for U.S. Combatant Commanders and Air Component Commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Nicholas Mercurio/Released)

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