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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

Vandenberg Honor Guard members present the colors during the retirement of Ringo, a military working dog, as part of a ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 13, 2026. Ringo, a patrol explosive detector specialist, supported MWD operations in the 30th Security Forces Squadron where he helped defend more than 108,000 acres of land and a base populace of 11,000 people. Ringo contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

Space Launch Delta 30 leadership and Vandenberg service members applaud during the retirement of Ringo, a military working dog, as part of a ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 13, 2026. Ringo was recognized for his seven honorable years of service in the U.S. Air Force. The 30th Security Forces Squadron defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregory Spellman, 30th Security Forces Squadron director of operations, gives remarks during the retirement of Ringo, a military working dog, as part of a ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 13, 2026. Spellman mentioned the courage and bravery of Ringo and the unique bond between a MWD and its handler. Ringo contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

U.S. Air Force military working dog Ringo, a patrol explosive detector specialist assigned to 30th Security Forces Squadron, looks at a ball during his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 13, 2026. Over his career, Ringo supported 19 U.S. Secret Service missions supporting the President and Vice President of the United States, Joint Chief of Staff and Foreign Dignitaries. Ringo contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

U.S. Air Force military working dog Ringo, a patrol explosive detector specialist assigned to 30th Security Forces Squadron, chews a toy during his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 13, 2026. In 2022, Ringo deployed for six months to Al Dafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates in support of U.S. Central Command operations, where he contributed to regional force protection and combat air operations. Ringo contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds U.S. Air Force military working dog Ringo, a patrol explosive detector specialist assigned to 30th Security Forces Squadron. Ringo graduated from the Department of War Dog Training School on Aug. 27, 2019 and contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Vandenberg Military Working Dog Ringo B393 Retires From Service

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, hugs Ringo, a military working dog, as part of a retirement ceremony held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 13, 2026. Over Ringo’s career, he supported 19 U.S. Secret Service missions supporting the President and Vice President of the United States, Joint Chief of Staff and Foreign Dignitaries. In 2022, Ringo deployed for six months to Al Dafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates in support of U.S. Central Command operations, where he contributed to regional force protection and combat air operations. Ringo contributed seven honorable years of service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayson Kirsch, a 30th Security Forces Squadron defender assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, allows a local youth to test the weight of a rubber training rifle during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. Kirsch engaged with community members during the annual event to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th SFS and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayson Kirsch, a 30th Security Forces Squadron defender assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, dresses a community member with a 30th SFS vest during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. Kirsch engaged with community members during the annual event to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th SFS and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassidy Hunt, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, speaks with a community member during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. Hunt engaged with community members during the annual event to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th SFS and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

Sparky the Fire Dog, the National Fire Protection Association mascot, engages with community members during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. This annual event aims to strengthen relationships between members of the 30th Security Forces Squadron assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base and local first responders, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie across local communities. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayson Kirsch, left, a 30th Security Forces Squadron defender assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, converses with a City of Lompoc police captain, right, during National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. The annual nationwide community event included members of the 30th SFS and featured interactive booths, emergency vehicle displays and safety demonstrations to strengthen community partnerships and foster mutual trust. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Joins with First Responders to Host National Night Out

Community members gather around a Humvee displayed by 30th Security Forces as part of National Night Out in Lompoc, California, Aug. 4, 2026. The annual nationwide community event included members of the 30th SFS assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base and featured interactive booths, emergency vehicle displays and safety demonstrations to strengthen community partnerships and foster mutual trust. The 30th SFS defends active space launches, protects intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities, and ensures peace for base personnel through law enforcement. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Trains with Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

U.S. Air Force Airman Jai Shawn Smith, 30th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, holds a shooting position on top of an armored vehicle during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office at Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders practiced several drills, ranging from indoors to outdoors, providing unique opportunities to practice various team tactics. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Trains with Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron clear a crawlspace during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office at Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders cleared a simulated house during the integrated training to introduce situational variability, invoking different tactics during each iteration. These tactics were shared between the 30th SFS defenders and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office members during debriefs after each scenario to integrate training. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Trains with Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jake Chlebek, 30th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, leads an entry team during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders practiced team tactics in urban entry and clearing, strengthening their understanding of military tactics while learning from Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office members’ perspectives. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Trains with Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron debrief after a drill during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. During the training, defenders were tasked with issuing arrest warrants and resolving hostage scenarios while debriefing tactics with Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office members to provide and receive tactics unique to their service. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Trains with Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron participate in an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders participated in this joint training to share tactics between agencies, providing alternative tactics and methodologies to the same scenario. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Trains with Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gavin Jasaunte, 30th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, engages in a drill during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders worked through several scenarios including armed arrests and hostage situations, practicing clearing techniques and urban team tactics. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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30th Security Forces Squadron Trains with Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

A U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 30th Security Forces Squadron clears a room for threats during an integrated training with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in Buellton, Calif., May 15, 2024. 30th SFS defenders practiced in a makeshift house simulating real conditions with doors, windows, and furniture. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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