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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, receives a brief at the 30th Operations Support Squadron airfield management tower complex at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 6, 2026. Horne visited the airfield management tower complex during an immersion tour that showcased 30th OSS facilities at Vandenberg. The 30th OSS Airfield Operations Flight provides a safe and effective airfield environment while overseeing airfield management, air traffic control and airfield services in support of various Vandenberg missions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260408-X-DW038-1021

Unit patches are laid on a table during a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center to celebrate the launch of the Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. Unit patches signify the combined efforts from Vandenberg personnel and strategic mission partners who support launch mission requirements. The STP-S29A mission delivered the STPSat-7 space vehicle, which housed five DoW experiments and additional research CubeSats into low Earth orbit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, right, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, hands the ceremonial game ball to 2nd Lt. Zachery Benner, left, 2 ROPS minotaur mission integrator during a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. Benner was presented with the game ball for playing an integral role during the launch of the Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission, signing the football to commemorate his team’s vital contributions to launch success. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Olmstead, right, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement construction equipment journeyman, pose for a photo during a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. Olmstead represented 30 CES during the ceremony, and was recognized for his contributions to launch pad infrastructure support for the Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission. 30 CES provides facility, infrastructure and emergency services support to the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, and 2nd Lt. Caroline Reinkensmeyer, right, 2nd Range Operation Squadron mission integrator and range operations commander, pose for a photo during a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center to celebrate the launch of the Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. 2 ROPS provides mission integration and launch operations support to new and existing launch service providers, range users and strategic mission partners to enable effective planning and execution of launch and test operations at the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, right, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, and Sean Mussel, left, Rocket Systems Launch Program’s Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission manager, pose for a photo during a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center to celebrate the launch of STP-S29A at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. RSLP launches from sites around the globe, including the Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska at Kodiak, MARS at Wallops Flight Facility in Virgina, Cape Canaveral and here at Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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260408-X-DW038-1156

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander for operations, and 2nd Lt. Zachery Benner, right, 2nd Range Operations Squadron minotaur mission integrator, pose for a photo during a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center to celebrate the launch of the Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. 2 ROPS provides mission integration and launch operations support to new and existing launch service providers, range users and strategic mission partners to enable effective planning and execution of launch and test operations at the Vandenberg Spaceport and Test Range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, hangs framed patches on a wall during a patching ceremony at the Pacific Coast Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. The patching ceremony celebrated the launch of the Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission and commemorated Vandenberg's rich space launch and test history. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Team Vandenberg members gather at the Pacific Coast Center following the launch of Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. Members gathered at the PCC for a patching ceremony, a tradition that commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights team members who were critical to mission success. (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, gives remarks during the Space Test Program S29A (STP-S29A) patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 8, 2026. Horne gave thanks to Team Vandenberg for their coordinated efforts in working on the launch of STP-S29A, highlighting the importance of team cohesion to accomplish the mission. Throughout its 58-year history, Space Test Program missions have supported the development of technology behind all critical Space Force capabilities such as satellite communications, positioning, navigation, timing, space sensing, space domain awareness and space access. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Griffin, Air Force Special Warfare scout, speaks to candidates of the Delayed Entry Program at an Explosive Ordnance Disposal facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. Vandenberg EOD hosted Air Force Special Warfare recruiting at their facility to showcase the career field to the next generation of warfighters. As part of 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, EOD provides emergency response capabilities for the mitigation of explosive hazards. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Griffin, Air Force Special Warfare scout, demonstrates pull-up form at an Explosive Ordnance Disposal facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. Griffin brought delayed entry program candidates through a workout routine during an EOD showcase and recruiting event. Vandenberg EOD personnel showcased this event to candidates interested in joining the USAF in a Special Operations and EOD capacity, highlighting the importance of mental fortitude and preparedness for warfighting. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

A delayed entry program candidate performs a pull-up at an Explosive Ordnance Disposal facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. The DEP candidate was a part of a team evaluated for Air Force Special Warfare recruiting during an EOD recruitment and showcase event held by Vandenberg EOD personnel. The 30th Civil Engineering Squadron provides technical civilian and combat engineers to build, sustain, and protect VSFB through emergency response services, such as the EOD flight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles de Guia, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, utilizes a manned transportable robotic system at an EOD facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. De Guia prepared the robot for use during an EOD showcase and recruitment event held by Vandenberg EOD personnel. The EOD flight led this event to highlight the importance of building, sustaining, and protecting VSFB through emergency response services. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles de Guia, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, utilizes a manned transportable robotic system at an EOD facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. De Guia prepared the robot for use during an EOD showcase and recruitment event held by Vandenberg EOD personnel. The event brought awareness of the EOD flight’s capability and techniques to interest potential candidates. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

A 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal manned transportable robotic system defuses a mock improvised explosive device at an EOD facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles de Guia, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, manned the robot to practice defusal techniques. This preceded a demonstration of EOD flight techniques for explosive hazard mitigation to potential warfighter candidates during a recruitment event held by Vandenberg’s EOD personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

U.S. Air Force 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal vehicle sits outside an EOD facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. The vehicle was used during a showcase and recruitment event held by Vandenberg EOD personnel. The EOD flight provides emergency response for launch and test program anomalies, research program generated explosive materials, force protection threats, military munitions and unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Duane Smith, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, inspects a defusal device at an EOD facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. Smith was a part of a demonstration held by Vandenberg EOD personnel to showcase robots, bomb suits, response vehicles and special equipment during a recruitment event for Air Force delayed entry program candidates. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles de Guia, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks to delayed entry program candidates at an EOD facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. De Guia lectured potential recruits on EOD techniques before an improvised explosive device demonstration at a showcase and recruitment event held by Vandenberg EOD personnel. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Hosts Recruitment Event

Delayed entry program candidates listen to a lecture at an EOD facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. Candidates listened to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles de Guia, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, before an improvised explosive device demonstration at a showcase and recruitment event held by Vandenberg EOD personnel. Vandenberg prepares the next generation of warfighters to maintain their capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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